Presentation
Being evaluated for hallux valgus and hammer-toe
Patient Data
Age: 60 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Hammer-toe deformity
Oblique

Flexion deformity of the proximal interphalangeal joint of the 2nd digit.
Case Discussion
A hammer toe or contracted toe is a deformity of the proximal interphalangeal joint of the second, third, or fourth toe causing it to be permanently bent, resembling a hammer. Mallet toe is a similar condition affecting the distal interphalangeal joint.