Question 1

could you tell me what is the medical definition, symptoms, and causes of hammer toe?

Accepted Answer

A hammer toe : Is a deformity at the level of the proximal interphalangeal joint which causes the joint to protrude upwards. Genetics poor shoes and muscle imbalance cause the deformity, treatment to correct it is surgical in nature.

Question 2

what are the causes of hammer toe/claw toe?

Accepted Answer

Irritation : Tightness of the tedons to the toes and rubbing and irritation to the joints cause the joints to enlarge and the toe will  contract and not straighten causing a hammer toe.

Question 3

help docs! i'm trying to find out what causes hammer toe/claw toe?

Accepted Answer

Few reasons: But a simple  explanation is when the flexor tendons become stronger than the extensor tendons.

Question 4

my second toe has been going numb for a few days now. the top of my toe feels normal. also have hammer toe on that toe. does it cause numbness?

Accepted Answer

There are many: possible reasons for your toe to lose sensation. It will not be possible to evaluate this over the internet. You need to make an appointment for a health care provider to examine the toe in order to diagnose your problem.

Question 5

can flip flops cause hammer toes?

Accepted Answer

Chronic : Wearing of flip flops cause instability across the metatarsal (toe joints) and thus would cause the toes to "grip" the ground more during walking.  This can lead to hammer toes or "contractures" that over time, will need to be surgically straightened if they become rigid and do not reduce or return to normal straight if you push down on the toe.

Question 6

what causes hammer toes to happen?

Accepted Answer

Faulty mechanics: Causes the toes to buckle.  It is largely hereditary with a bit of  a boost occasionally coming from poor-fitting shoes.

Question 7

what are hammer toes and what causes this?

Accepted Answer

Deformity of the toe: They are the buckling of the toe joints and can be caused by injury, short shoes, or heredity.

Question 8

doctor thinks i have nerve damage both my big toes are discolored and i have hammer toes what could have caused this?

Accepted Answer

More than one cause: Hammer toe is caused by arthritis of the small joints in your toes.Discoloration could be a sign of circulation problems.See your doctor for evaluation.

Question 9

what might cause foot pain on top of the foot?  i have had two surgeries...a bunionecty and to repair hammer toes.  i am still working on recovery.

Accepted Answer

Pain: This is best addressed by your surgeon.  He/she knows what was done and when.  None of the docs here have access to the x rays nor do we know what was the procedure.   Your surgeon is your best source to answer any and all questions .

Question 10

does a hammer toe hurt?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: If the deformity is severe enough it can hurt, or if the toe rubs on the shoe it will cause pain.

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Could you tell me what is the medical definition, symptoms, and causes of hammer toe?

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What are the causes of hammer toe/claw toe?

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Help docs! i'm trying to find out what causes hammer toe/claw toe?

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My second toe has been going numb for a few days now. the top of my toe feels normal. also have hammer toe on that toe. does it cause numbness?

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Can flip flops cause hammer toes?

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What causes hammer toes to happen?

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What are hammer toes and what causes this?

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Doctor thinks i have nerve damage both my big toes are discolored and i have hammer toes what could have caused this?

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What might cause foot pain on top of the foot? i have had two surgeries...a bunionecty and to repair hammer toes. i am still working on recovery.

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