Signs & Symptoms
Orthopedics
Hammertoe
Hammertoe
Signs and Symptoms
With this condition, the toe is bent at the middle joint, resembling a hammer. If you have hammertoe, you may have corns or calluses on the top of the middle joint or on the tip of the toe. You also may feel pain in your toes or feet and have difficulty finding comfortable shoes.
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