What Does Hammertoe Fixation Treat?

A hammertoe is a toe deformity where the toe is stuck in a curled position, like the head of a hammer. Any of the toes may be affected, the most likely however are the 2nd and 3rd. Anything that causes toe tendon and muscle imbalances can cause a hammer toe. Bunions and high heels are two very common causes. Symptoms include: Calluses Corns Inability to move the toe Visible deformity Dr Abdul D Khan MBBS(AMC, Vizag) MRCS(Edin, UK) MRCS(Glasg, UK) FRCS(Tr & Orth, UK) CCT(Tr & Orth, UK)