Related Resources
Health Centers
Bones, Joints, and Muscles
Hands and Feet
Diseases & Conditions
Arthritis
Diabetes Mellitus
Diabetic Neuropathy
Osteomyelitis
Other Topics
Pain Medications
Physical Therapy
You are here : 3-RX.com > Medical Encyclopedia > Diseases and Conditions > Hammertoe: Diagnosis & Tests Category : Health Centers > Bones, Joints, and Muscles
Alternate Names : Claw Toe, Mallet Toe
Hammertoe | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring
Hammetoes are diagnosed by observing the contracted and deformed position of the toes. They can also be identified by painful corns and calluses that are often associated with them.
Previous section
Next section
Hammertoe: Symptoms & Signs
Hammertoe: Prevention & Expectations
Author: Bill O'Halloran, DPM Reviewer: Gail Hendrickson, RN, BS Date Reviewed: 05/18/01