hammertoe; hallux malleus; digiti flexus

Clinical manifestations

• contracture of proximal interphalangeal joint or distal interphalangeal joint (or both) of the toe resulting in a 'hammer' shaped toe
• most commonly involves the 2nd toe
• a corn frequently develops at the pressure point over the proximal interphalangeal joint (shoe contact)

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Management

• orthotics
• refer to podiatry or orthopedics for surgical options

More general terms

• foot deformity
• joint disease; articular disease; arthropathy

Additional terms

• toe