Hammertoe is a deformity that causes your toe to bend or curl downwards permanently instead of pointing forwards. It is usually caused by weakened muscles that make the tendons in your foot shorter. Hammertoes usually start out as mild deformities and get progressively worse over time with other issues such as corns and calluses appearing with the build-up of hard skin over the raised joints. Hammertoe can affect any toe on your foot and it usually caused by; Badly fitting shoes Arthritis Toe injury Pressure from a bunion High foot arch Nerve damage Genetics Having calluses or corns To find out more about hammertoe and too see if you are suitable for hammertoe correction surgery click here to book a consultation.