Lesser Toe Deformity

Deformities of the lesser toes described as Hammer toe, Claw toe, or Curly toes (in children) may be unsightly cosmetically and cause difficulties with shoe wear, resulting in rubbing and pain . They may also result in an abnormal transfer of pressure to the adjacent metacarpal bones, resulting in pain with weightbearing on the forefoot.

Lesser toe abnormalities may occur spontaneously and are also commonly seen in association with inflammatory conditions such as Rheumatoid arthritis.