Toe Problems
- Claw Toe
- Claw toe is caused by nerve damage from diseases like diabetes or alcoholism, which can weaken muscles in the foot. The term stems from the toes' appearance—toes that look like claws digging down into the soles.
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- Digital Deformities
- Many disorders can affect the joints of the toes, causing pain and preventing the foot from functioning as it should. People of all ages can have toe problems, from inherited to acquired.
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- Hallux Limitus
- Hallux Limitus is a condition that results in stiffness of the big toe joint. It is normally caused by an abnormal alignment of the long bone behind the big toe joint, called the first metatarsal bone.
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- Hallux Rigidus
- An unmovable big toe, known as Hallux Rigidus, is the most common form of arthritis in your foot. Hallux Rigidus occurs as a result of wear-and-tear injuries, which wear down the articular cartilage, causing raw bone ends to rub together.
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- Hallux Varus
- Hallux Varus is a condition in which the big toe points away from the second toe. It is a possible complication from bunion surgery.
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- Hammertoe
- Hammertoe is a deformity of the second, third, or fourth toes. In this condition, the toe is bent at the middle joint, causing it to resemble a hammer. Left untreated, hammertoes can become inflexible and require surgery.
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- In-toeing
- In-toeing and out-toeing occur when the feet are positioned too far inward or outward when walking. Both conditions may be observed in young children as they are learning to walk.
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- Overlapping and Underlapping Toes
- Overlapping toes are characterized by one toe lying on top of an adjacent toe. The fifth toe is the most commonly affected. Overlapping toes may develop in the unborn fetus. Underlapping toes usually involve the fourth and fifth toes.
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- Subungal Exostosis (Bone Spur)
- Subungal exostosis is more commonly referred to as a bone spur under the toenail.
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- What is a Bunion?
- Many people with foot problems ask, "What is a Bunion?” A bunion is a bone deformity caused by an enlargement of the joint at the base and side of the big toe (metatarsophalangeal joint).
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