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 is a prevalent foot problem impacting millions of individuals globally. In this condition, the middle joint of the toe curves in such a way that the toe points downward instead of forward.

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 ...