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Toe deformities

What are toe deformities in the small toes?

Mallet toe, claw toe and hammer toe are all deformities relating to the smaller toes.

What causes toe deformities?

Small toe deformities can be the result of injuries to the toes and neighbouring tissue and tendons caused by:

  • Ill-fitting shoes pushing the toes upwards
  • A bunion on the big toe causing more weight to be put on the small toes
  • Congenital nerve disorders (conditions you are born with), such as Charcot Marie Tooth disease

Toe deformities

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