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A member asked:

My pinky toes are turning in. they've been getting worse and are starting to get painful. right pinky toe is worse. taken meds and dif shoes, no help.

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Varus: what you are describing is what is known as adductovarus rotation of the toes. This is a indeed a hammertoe deformity. If they are severely painful you may need surgical management. Please see a podiatrist.

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Answered 4/5/2015

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