Nov. 17 -- (HealthDay News) -- A hammer toe occurs when a toe bends over in a hammer-like or claw-like shape. Most common in the second toe, the condition can affect any toe. A person can be born with ...

Crooked toes are a common condition you may be born with or acquire over time. There are different types of crooked toes, and several potential causes for this condition. If you or your child has one ...

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 ...