How A Hammertoe Happens
A hammertoe can happen to anyone and is often associated with corns and calluses. By Diana Rodriguez Medically Reviewed by Niya Jones, MD, MPH If you sneak a peek at your feet and notice that your toes are crossed, bent, or just pointing at an odd angle, you probably suffer from a hammertoe. Toes that are scrunched up inside tight shoes or pressed against the toe box of the shoe can bend at the joints and stay that way — resulting in a hammertoe.…