A hammer toe is a potentially painful toe deformity. We look at the types of hammer toe surgery, as well as what to expect during and after the procedure.

Hammer toe is more common in older adults, particularly among women. In the 2013 study, half of women participants ages 70 years or older had a lesser toe deformity.

Hammer toe is a condition that tends to form gradually from wearing shoes that are too tight. It can also happen from an injury to your foot or toe. Hammer toe splints, or orthotics, can give ...

Hammer toe is a condition that affects one of the three middle toes, causing the toe to bend upward at its middle joint. Some people can manage symptoms from this condition with lifestyle changes.

Hammer toe pads can help relieve pain and prevent further deformity, but they are not designed to correct the position of the toes. It is important to use a device that is specifically designed ...

Hammer Toe symptoms include having a toe that bends downward, corns or calluses on the feet, difficulty walking, inability to flex your feet or wiggle your toes, or having claw-like toes.

He said that a painful hammer toe could be a problem, too. Dr. Alade's solution is for women to wear shorter heels, and if you must wear tall stilettos, don't wear them too long.