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

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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 is the definition or description of: turf toe?

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Turf toe: Turf toe is an actual sprain of the metatarsal phalangeal joint usually associated with the big toe. X-rays should be taken to make sure its nothing mote serious. It occurs when the toe is hyperextended or hyperflexed. Treatment often involves ice, elevation nsaid's and off weight bearing and sometimes a stable orthotic maybe needed. I recommend seeing a podiatrist or orthopedic surgeon.

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: toe spasms?

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Vascular disease: When your toes cramp, especially during the night or after exercise you might have a circulation problem.  If this spasm happens often you need to be checked by a Podiatrist for circulation problems.

Question 4

what is the definition or description of: hammer toe?

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Contracture: The primary abnormality in a hammer toe is a flex ion contracture of the PIP joint in a toe.  This can cause pain and a callous to develop where it can potentially rub against a shoe.  Hammer toes can occur in isolation, or they can be associated with other foot deformities such as a bunion for example.

Question 5

what is the definition or description of: bony growth on toe?

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Bone Spur: Boney growths are usually a "reactive" growth, whether from chronic pressure or shoe irritation, or arthritis in a joint causing surrounding boney spurs to grow.  Usually these are either padded to shield pressure away from the lesion, or surgical intervention may be performed to remove bone spurs.

Question 6

what is the definition or description of: toe injuries and disorders?

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What ?: You have asked several very vague questions? Is there a specific problem that you are having?

Question 7

what is the definition or description of: short toes?

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Mr. Big Stuff.: Short toes can be described as a reduction in the length of one or more toes in relation to the length of other toes on the same or other foot. The reduced length can be due to a reduction in the size bones that form the toe  or a reduction in the length of the corresponding metatarsal bone(s).

Question 8

what is the definition or description of: broad big toes?

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Big toe on Campus.: Toe shape, length and width will vary widely with the size of the foot. So clearly the width alone has little significance in the description. Until the ratio of toe length to toe width exceeds  1:1, the broadness may not even be recognized. Even then, unless the big toe stands alone in excessive width, it could still appear normal in size, in relation to the other toes on the foot.

Question 9

what is the definition or description of: toe surgery?

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Surgery of the toe: Toe surgery is/are the operative procedure(s) necessary to correct for and address injuries, degeneration, infection, or deformities of the toes.  They are usually performed by podiatrists or orthopedic surgeons.

Question 10

what is the definition or description of: toe walking?

Accepted Answer

Toe walking: Usually begins in child hood. Early heel off or barely stepping on heel during beginning of gait cycle. Can be attributed to many factors from structural to neurological. Should be evaluated by a professional to determine cause and subsequent  treatment.
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