Hammer toes is a condition in which one or more of your toes is permanently flexed.
CAUSES
This condition happens when a muscle imbalance or abnormal bone length makes your small toes buckle. This causes the toe joint to contract and the strong cord-like bands that attach muscles to the bones (tendons) in your toes to shorten.
RISK FACTORS
This condition is more likely to develop in people who:
SYMPTOMS
Common symptoms of this condition include:
• A buildup of skin cells (corns). Corns occur where boney bumps come in frequent contact with hard surfaces, such as where your shoes press up and rub.
• Irritation.
• Inflammation.
• Pain.
• Limited motion in your toes.
DIAGNOSIS
This condition is diagnosed based
CAUSES
This condition happens when a muscle imbalance or abnormal bone length makes your small toes buckle. This causes the toe joint to contract and the strong cord-like bands that attach muscles to the bones (tendons) in your toes to shorten.
RISK FACTORS
This condition is more likely to develop in people who:
SYMPTOMS
Common symptoms of this condition include:
• A buildup of skin cells (corns). Corns occur where boney bumps come in frequent contact with hard surfaces, such as where your shoes press up and rub.
• Irritation.
• Inflammation.
• Pain.
• Limited motion in your toes.
DIAGNOSIS
This condition is diagnosed based