What is Hammer toe?
{{Infobox Disease | Name = Hammer toe | Image =Hammer-toe-picture.jpg | Caption = A foot with a hammer toe| DiseasesDB = | ICD10 = {{ICD10|M|20|4|m|20}}, {{ICD10|Q|66|8|q|65}} | ICD9 = {{ICD9|735.4}}, {{ICD9|755.66}} | ICDO = | OMIM = | MedlinePlus = 001235 | eMedicineSubj = | eMedicineTopic = | MeshID = D037801 | }} '''Hammer toes''' are a condition of the proximal interphalangeal [[joint]] of the second, third, fourth or fifth [[toe]]. The condition makes the toe permanently bent, and resembles a [[hammer]]. The '''mallet toe''' is a very similar issue which affects the distal joint area. Some people are born with these issues. Usually, these issues happen due to the wear of poorly fitting [[shoe]]s that often force the toe to bend (particularly high heels) or shoes which are too narrow or short. ==Other websites== {{commons cat-inline|Hammer toes}} {{biology-stub}} [[Category:Feet]]