What is a hammer toe

Hammer toe is a condition where a toe assumes a bent downward position like a claw.

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In general, the term “hammer toe” describes a buckling of any of the toe joints. Joints at the end or middle of the toe, as well as the joint near the ball of the foot, may be affected. Toe joints usually curl because of a muscle …

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Hammer toe is a deformity of the toe, in which the end of the toe is bent downward. Causes Hammer toe usually affects the second toe, although it may also affect the other toes. The toe goes into a claw-like position. The condition may occu…

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Related Questions Answered on Y!Answers

What age do you have to be to get hammer toe surgery?

Q: What age do you have to be to get the surgery for a hammer toe? Need to know A.S.A.P.

A: I didn’t opt for the surgery myself. After reading up on it I went after taking care of it myself. I figured if it was only because of shortening of the tendons, all I had to do was to get them to release and they would go back to their normal legth. And they did. I pressed in on the bottom of the toe with one hand and on the second joint with my other thumb and held the both tight for 30 seconds. When I released the toes stayed straight.

Removing Pin after hammer toe surgery, how bad does it hurt?

Q: I’m having my pin removed from my hammer toe on Wednesday, how bad should I expect this to hurt and how fast does it take to remove it? It looks like it will really hurt.

A: himy husband had a fusion of the bones to 2 toes and ten days after surgery they removed the pins that were sticking out the end of the toes, the dr just pulled with a pair of pliers and they were out, husband said it didnt hurt, hope this helps.

Hammer toe-taping doesn’t work, is there a slip on mechanism?

Q: I’ve tried to “correct” a hammer toe by taping it to another toe. But, the tape either comes off or I’ve taped it too tight. Is there a type of plastic cap that can slip on a toe?

A: Hammer toes are genetic, and the only way to correct them is surgery