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Hammer toe is the most common deformity of the second, third, or fourth toe. It is often caused by wearing narrow shoes with little to no arch support. The condition can be extremely painful but there are many treatments available to ease the pain.
A hammer toe is a toe that has an abnormal bend in its middle joint, making the toe bend downward to look like a hammer. Hammer toe affects the second, third, or fourth toes.
This painful condition forms due to an imbalance in the surrounding muscles, tendons, or ligaments that normally keep the toe straight.
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