Hammer toes

Hammer toes are misshapen toes, where the middle joint in the toe itself bends upwards towards the top of the shoe. The most common place for this type of toe is the 2nd toe.  This deformity maybe as a result of a bunion forming in the 1st toe (hallux) pushing onto the 2nd toe. When a hammer toe occurs in the first toe it is called a ‘trigger toe’ or ‘trigger hallux’.