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Definition of Hammer toe

Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026

Hammer toe: A condition in which the toe is flexed (curly), but with no abnormal rotation of the toe. Hammer toe may require surgical correction.

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