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What are morton's toes?

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When the great toe : Is shorter than the second toe.

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Answered 4/27/2015

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Dr. Ashley Vanderloop answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Morton's Toe: is a common foot structure where the big toe appears shorter than the 2nd toe due to a (shorter) brachymetatarsal of the 1st metatarsal.

Answered 4/27/2016

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