Hammer toe is a deformity of the foot that causes an abnormal curve in the middle joint. The condition is generally correctable with surgery, but determining the underlying cause is crucial to prevent a recurrence. With help from your podiatrist, you can narrow down the possible source of your condition by looking at your health background , family history, and lifestyle. A thorough examination and imaging tests, such as X-rays, may be ordered to check for muscle, ligament, or bone injuries. Here's a look at the most common causes and how they occur. 1. Prior Injuries A past injury can occasionally lead to a hammer toe, especially if the condition runs in your family and is inherited. Poor healing after breaking a bone in the foot is often a contributing factor. Toes are the most commonly broken bones, and you may not even realize that one of the small bones is broken or fractured. If you have a break or fracture, you may experience swelling, pain, weakness, tenderness, bru...
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