Hammertoe and mallet toe Symptoms

Signs and symptoms
... Signs and symptoms of hammertoe and mallet toe may include: A hammer-like or claw-like appearance of a toe In mallet toe, a deformity at the end of the toe, giving the toe a mallet-like appearance Pai...

Causes
... A common cause of hammertoe and mallet toe is wearing improper footwear — shoes that are too tight in the toe box, or high-heel shoes. Wearing shoes of either type can push your toes forward, cr...

Hammertoe and mallet toe Prevention

Prevention
... You can avoid many foot, heel and ankle problems with shoes that fit properly. Here''s what to look for when buying shoes: Adequate toe room. Avoid shoes with pointed toes. Low heels. Avoiding high he...

Hammertoe and mallet toe Treatment

Treatment
... If your toe is still flexible, your doctor may recommend that you change to roomier and more comfortable footwear and that you wear shoe inserts (orthotics) or pads. Wearing inserts or pads can reposi...

Self-care
... Wearing proper footwear may ease your foot pain. Low-heeled shoes with a deep toe box and flexible material covering the toes may help. Make sure there''s a half-inch of space between your longest toe...

Hammertoe and mallet toe Other

Overview
... A hammertoe is a toe that''s curled due to a bend in the middle joint of a toe. When you think of a hammertoe, it''s common to picture shoes that are too short or heels that are too high. Under these ...