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Help docs! my big toe bends inwards, why is this?

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Sounds like: It may be a bunion or a deviated joint in big toe(hallux interphalangeous). Trauma causing dislocation is also possible. See podiatrist for evaluation.

Dr Inwood agreed

Answered 12/26/2013

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Dr. Thomas Inwood answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Big toe: There can be many reasons as already mentioned. See your podiatrist for an evaluation and x rays

Answered 12/26/2013

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