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.

Many women love high-heeled shoes but an embarrassing foot condition can keep them off their feet. One doctor says a new procedure can correct a painful problem called hammer toes. “I would have to be ...

ST. LOUIS -- St. Louis Cardinals center fielder Jim Edmonds had surgery Tuesday to correct a foot ailment that led him to have a daily numbing injection during the postseason. The procedure in ...

or permanently flexes downward, resulting in a claw-like shape as a result of a bend in the middle joint of a toe. Hammertoes are generally aligned with wearing narrow front or pointy tip shoes in ...

Around three million Britons have hammer toes, which can make walking difficult. Traditionally, patients had open surgery with wires in their toes for six weeks. Kath Billin, 61, a retired curtain ...

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 ...

A NURSE has begged doctors to cut off her leg after spending five years in excruciating pain following a routine operation on her hammer toes. Lexi Chambers is now trying to raise £10,000 to have her ...