A hammer toe is a deformity that causes your toe to bend or curl downward instead of pointing forward. This deformity can affect any toe on your foot. It most often affects the second or third toe ...

Hammer toe surgery is usually done as an outpatient procedure. That means you can go home the same day you have the surgery. You may receive general anesthesia so you’re asleep for the entire ...

He said that a painful hammer toe could be a problem, too. Dr. Alade's solution is for women to wear shorter heels, and if you must wear tall stilettos, don't wear them too long.