A mallet toe is a deformity of the distal interphalangeal joint in the foot, which has abnormal flexion that is either fixed or flexible. It may also be accompanied by symptoms of pain or callosity.

In this condition, your big toe tilts towards the outer edge of your foot, says orthopaedist Thomas Schneider from the Joint Clinic in Gundelfingen. The bunion protrudes noticeably on the inner side ...

While deformities of the lesser toes (all toes other than the big toe) can be very painful, there are numerous surgical and nonsurgical treatments for these conditions that are usually quite effective ...

Wearing shoes that are too tight or too small can constrict your toes, which may lead to deformities over time. High heels ...

In fact, the deformity - also known as mallet toe - usually develops when the shape of a shoe changes the foot structure. The trauma and certain disease processes, however, such as PAD, can contribute ...

Most Jamaicans spend a lot of time in open-toed shoes. We are very aware of the appearance of our feet and how attractive they look, however hammer toes can spoil that and cause pain and discomfort.

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