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Hammer Toe : Symptoms

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Foot pain
Pain or discomfort can be felt anywhere in the foot, including the heel, toes, arch, instep, sole, or ankles.
Source:ADAM
Date:March 4, 2009
Foot Pain and Problems
Detailed information on foot pain and the most common types of foot problems, including heel spurs, corns, bunions, Morton's neuroma, hammertoes, ankle sprain, and foot fractures
Source:StayWell
Foot Pain
Foot pain may develop for a number of reasons--fracture and infection are among the most serious while sprains and arthritis are among the most common.
Source:StayWell
Claw foot
Claw foot is a deformity of the toes in which the toe joint nearest the foot is bent upward and the other toe joints are bent downward. The toe looks like a claw.
Source:ADAM
Date:March 4, 2009
What Are Mallet, Hammer, and Claw Toes?
Mallet, hammer, and claw toes are among the most common foot problems. They are often caused by wearing shoes that are too short or heels that are too high.
Source:StayWell
Treating Mallet, Hammer, and Claw Toes
Buying shoes with more room in the toes, filing down corns and calluses, and padding the toe most often relieve the pain. If these steps don't work, you may need surgery to straighten the toes.
Source:StayWell
Corns and calluses
Corns and calluses are thickened layers of skin caused by repeated pressure or friction.Corns and calluses are caused by pressure or friction on skin. A corn is thickened skin on the top or side of a toe, usually from shoes that do not fit properly.
Source:ADAM
Date:May 6, 2007
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