06/09/2026
A hammertoe deformity develops when a toe bends abnormally at the middle joint, causing the toe to curl downward instead of lying flat. The second toe is most commonly affected. Hammertoes can develop from muscle and tendon imbalance, arthritis, or years of wearing tight shoes with a narrow toe...
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