10/28/2025
A hammertoe deformity develops when a toe bends abnormally at the middle joint, creating a fixed Z-shaped position that makes it difficult to straighten. The second toe is most commonly affected, although the third or fourth toes may also be involved. A hammertoe deformity typically develops from tendon imbalances that pull the toe into the bent po...
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