noun
- A deformity of the toe in which the middle joint bends downward, causing the toe to resemble a hammer; plural of hammertoe.
Usage: Medical/anatomical term; Usually refers to the second toe but can affect other toes
Examples
- She developed hammertoes after years of wearing tight shoes.
- The podiatrist recommended surgery to correct her hammertoes.
- Hammertoes can cause pain and difficulty walking if left untreated.
- Tight footwear is a common cause of hammertoes.
- Physical therapy exercises may help prevent hammertoes from worsening.
- His hammertoes made it hard to find comfortable shoes that fit properly.