hammertoe
noun
ham·mer·toe
ˈha-mər-ˌtō 
: a deformed claw-shaped toe (usually the second toe) that results from permanent angular flexion between one or both phalangeal joints
A poorly fitting shoe can cause hellish problems, from bunions and corns to hammertoes …—
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Surgeries performed by podiatrists include arthroscopy, bunion removal, correction of hammertoe (an abnormal bend to the middle joint) and other bone conditions, and repair of torn tendons or ligaments.
—Adam H. Kaplan, Verywell Health, 19 Sep. 2024
The testers with foot abnormalities like overpronation, bunions, and hammertoes paid especially close attention to whether their shoes helped or aggravated their foot condition.
—Trina Gray, Peoplemag, 5 Sep. 2024
The adjustable straps make these great for people with bunions, hammertoes, swollen feet, and wide feet.
—Anne Taylor, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2024
What's more, the hands-free sneaker has a wide toe box that gives some breathing room for swelling, bunions, or hammertoes.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2024
Many have trouble with the adjacent toes and develop a hammertoe—in which the toe has an abnormal bend in the middle joint—or a crossover toe.
—Angela Haupt, TIME, 24 Apr. 2024
Wooden removing his own shoes and socks for a demonstration, revealing varicose veins from lower leg to foot along with hammertoes, killed the remainder of the excitement.
—Scott Howard-Cooper., Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2024
In other words, the best wide toe box running shoes can help alleviate pain caused by bunions, hammertoes, and tailor's bunions.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Men's Health, 27 July 2023
Two of the remaining toes on that foot are abnormally bent hammertoes that cause him discomfort.
—Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 19 July 2023
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Adam H. Kaplan, Verywell Health, 19 Sep. 2024
The testers with foot abnormalities like overpronation, bunions, and hammertoes paid especially close attention to whether their shoes helped or aggravated their foot condition.
—Trina Gray, Peoplemag, 5 Sep. 2024
The adjustable straps make these great for people with bunions, hammertoes, swollen feet, and wide feet.
—Anne Taylor, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2024
What's more, the hands-free sneaker has a wide toe box that gives some breathing room for swelling, bunions, or hammertoes.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2024
Many have trouble with the adjacent toes and develop a hammertoe—in which the toe has an abnormal bend in the middle joint—or a crossover toe.
—Angela Haupt, TIME, 24 Apr. 2024
Wooden removing his own shoes and socks for a demonstration, revealing varicose veins from lower leg to foot along with hammertoes, killed the remainder of the excitement.
—Scott Howard-Cooper., Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2024
In other words, the best wide toe box running shoes can help alleviate pain caused by bunions, hammertoes, and tailor's bunions.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Men's Health, 27 July 2023
Two of the remaining toes on that foot are abnormally bent hammertoes that cause him discomfort.
—Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 19 July 2023
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hammertoe
noun
ham·mer·toe
ˌham-ər-ˈtō
: a deformed claw-shaped toe and especially the second that results from permanent angular flexion between one or both phalangeal joints
called also claw toe
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