Small toe deformities can affect any of the toes except the big toe. They occur when the bones and joints that make up the toes move out of normal alignment. Common types of small toe deformities include mallet toe, hammertoe, claw toe, and crossover toe.
Small Toe Deformities
The bones of the toes are held in place by several muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Abnormal forces or positions of the toes can alter the alignment of the toes, leading to toe deformities.
Treatment depends on the type of small toe deformity. Wearing wider-fitting shoes and using shoe inserts may help. For significant deformities, surgery may be considered to improve the alignment of the toes.
