Hammer toe is a condition where the middle joint of a toe bends upward. The bend causes the tip of your toe to turn downward so that it looks like a hammer. Ulcerations can occur on the top of the ...

Hammer toe affects the middle joint of the second, third, or fourth toe. It causes the toe to bend down and resemble a hammer. The toe may also be painful and swollen. Treatment may include exercise ...

My work involves a lot of kneeling to fit shower bases, so I've spent hours with my toes bent. Around 15 years ago I noticed that the middle toe on my left foot would remain bent in an upside-down V ...