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hammer toe, hammer toe, deformity, the toe, the end, the toe is bent downward, hammer toe, affects the second toe, affect the other toes, toe assumes a claw-like position, a result of pressure, a bunion, a corn on the top of a toe, a callus on the sole, the foot develop, makes walking painful, a high foot arch, condition congenital, present at birth, acquired by wearing short, narrow shoes, condition also occurs in children who continue to wear shoes they have outgrown, rare case, all toes, involved, indicate a problem, the nerves, spinal cord, claw-like deformity of a toe, corn formation on the top of a toe, callus formation on the sole, the foot, foot pain, pain, in the joint, great toe joins the foot, mtp joint, a physical examination, the foot confirms, hammer toe, mild hammer toe in children, foot manipulation, splinting the affected toe, properly-sized footwear, wide toe-box shoes, provide comfort, reduce aggravation of hammer toes, protruding joint, protected, corn pads, felt pads, corrective footwear, foot devices, exercises helpful, severe hammer toe, an operation to straighten the joint, surgery, involve cutting, transferring tendons, fusing the joints, the toe together, condition is treated early, surgery, avoided, reduce the associated pain, walking, foot deformity, posture changes, difficulty in walking, hammer toe is present, instructions on the best treatment, an appointment, pain gets worse, difficulty walking occurs, avoid wearing shoes, too short, narrow, check children's shoe sizes frequently, periods of rapid growth.