Deformities: Bunions, Claw Toes, and Hammer Toes


Overview and Facts about Deformities, Including Bunions, Claw Toes, and Hammer Toes

Hammer and claw toes are toes that are deformed and bent into abnormal positions, often causing pain. Hammer toes are bent downwards at the middle toe joint and most commonly affect the second toe. Claw toes typically affect the four small toes simultaneously. In this case, the toes bend upwards at the joint connecting the foot, and then down at the middle joint.

Bunions are formed due to enlarged tissue at the joint at the base of the big toe. Smaller bunions – known as bunionettes – may occur on the joint of your little toe. Bunions often occur with hammer toes.

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