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Encyclopedia > Hammertoe

In podiatry, a hammertoe is the lay description of contracted digits of the foot. Generally speaking, contracture at the distal interphalangeal joint is called a mallet toe, contracture only at the proximal interphalangeal joint a hammertoe, while contracture of both joints is called a claw toe. Podiatry (US English), or chiropody (British English), is the field of medicine devoted to the study and treatment of disorders of the foot and ankle (translated literally, chiropody refers to medicine of the hand and foot, but the term no longer has this meaning). ... Enlarge to view legend Right feet of three siblings The foot is a biological structure found in many animals that is used for locomotion. ...


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Discovery Health :: Diseases & Conditions :: hammertoe (412 words)
A hammertoe is a foot condition in which the one or more of the joints of the toe is permanently contracted, or curled under.
Hammertoes are caused by a contraction of the joints.
Hammertoe can be congenital (a person is born with it) or acquired from constantly wearing tight or ill-fitting shoes.
Hammertoes - FootPhysicians.com (907 words)
Hammertoe is a contracture--or bending--of one or both joints of the second, third, fourth, or fifth (little) toes.
For example, a hammertoe may develop if a toe is too long and is forced into a cramped position when a tight shoe is worn.
Occasionally, hammertoe is caused by some kind of trauma, such as a previously broken toe.
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