It usually occurs after standing or walking for a long period of time. A hammertoe is a condition in which the toe buckles, causing the middle joint of the affected toe to poke out. This condition is often aggravated by tight-fitting shoes that put pressure on the hammertoe. Often a corn develops at this site. An ankle sprain is an injury to the foot's ligaments in the ankle.
Ligaments are tough bands of elastic tissue that connect bones to each other.
Causes of an ankle sprain may include weak muscles, loose ligaments, or shoes with spiked heels. The symptoms of a sprain depend of the severity of the injury - how much the ligaments have stretched or torn. Symptoms may include swelling, pain, and bruising. With 38 bones in a single foot, almost any of them can be broken. Many fractures do not require surgery, or even a cast, as they will heal on their own with some support.