A toe, usually the second, that is permanently flexed downward, resulting in a clawlike shape. Back to the Top
A condition, usually stemming from muscle imbalance, in which the toe is bent in a claw, or hammer-like position.
a deformed toe which is bent in a clawlike arch
a condition in which any of the toes are bent in a claw-like position
a contracted or bent toe that results in the middle joint of the toe resting higher than the surrounding toes
a contraction deformity, resulting in bony prominences on the toes
a contracture of the toe as a result of a muscle imbalance between the tendons on the top and the tendons on the bottom of the toe
a deformity of the second, third or fourth toes
a deformity that occurs most often in the second, third, or fourth toe
a flexing or bending of one or both of the interphalangeal joints of the toe
a general name for a toe that is bent
a name given to contracted, curly toe that have the shape of a hammer
an extension deformity of the metatarsophalangeal joint and flexion deformity of the proximal interphalangeal joint of the lesser toes
a permanent deformity of the toe joint in which the toe bends up slightly and then curls downward, resting on its tip
a permanent deformity of your toe joint
a rigid or flexible contraction of a toe
a term used to describe a crooked, deviated, or contracted toe
a toe deformity in which your toe becomes curled-up like a claw
a toe that has curled into a hammer or claw-like shape
a toe that is bent because of a weakened muscle
a toe that is bent in the middle, causing it to be shaped like the head of a hammer
a permanent sideways bend in the middle toe joint.
Condition where the toe takes on a bent, claw-like look. Treat this foot problem by wearing roomy shoes.
A toe with dorsal flexion of 1st phalanx and plantar flexion of 2nd and 3rd phalanges (aka claw toe).
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.