Hammer Toe Syndrome

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Is a:

Anatomical Abnormality

Definition:

A condition characterized by a series of interrelated digital symptoms and joint changes of the lesser digits and metatarsophalangeal joints of the foot. The syndrome can include some or all of the following conditions: hammer toe, claw toe, mallet toe, overlapping fifth toe, curly toe, exostosis; hyperostosis; interdigital heloma, or contracted toe.

Synonyms:

Claw Toe
Claw Toes
Clawtoe
Clawtoes
Hammer Toe
Hammer Toes
Hammertoe Syndrome
Hammertoe Syndromes
Mallet Toe
Mallet Toes
Syndrome, Hammer Toe
Syndrome, Hammertoe
Syndromes, Hammertoe
Toe, Claw
Toe, Hammer
Toe, Mallet
Toes, Claw
Toes, Hammer
Toes, Mallet

Broader Topics:

Foot Deformities

Narrower Topics:

None

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