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The term hammertoe, although a somewhat ominous sounding term, is essentially another name for a toe that is bent. It is a toe that is bent due to a bend in the middle joint. Hammertoes can be caused by genetics and arthritis, however the majority of the cases of hammertoes are caused by poor fitting shoes (too short) or heels that are too high. The physics of these types of poor fitting shoes are simple; these conditions force or crowd your toes against the end of the shoe that force the toes into an unnatural position or bend. Although hammertoe can affect any of the toes, it is most common for it to affect the lesser toes...