Unless you were born with overlapping toes, the most likely cause of the problem is continuously wearing shoes of a poor design or those that fit poorly. There are, however, other causes that bear mentioning.
Rheumatoid and psoriatic arthritis can cause deformities in the joints, which can cause the toes to overlap or press on each other. Any of the joints of the toes and feet can be affected.
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A hammertoe is a deformity that can occur from a number of causes. It is so called, because the toe(s) resemble a hammer. They are permanently bent at the joints, rather than lying normally.
While this deformity can occur on any toe, it is most common on the second, third or fourth toe and affects the joint closest to the end of the toe.
A similar condition is mallet toe, which affects the upper joint, closest to … Read the Full Article
The term “Charcot Foot” may be used to describe Charcot arthropathy or Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease. In either case, it is a deformity characterized by very high arches, hammertoes and a lack of muscle strength in the foot. The severity of the deformity varies depending on the stage of the condition.
In the early stages, there may be mild swelling, pain or redness. The skin tends to feel hotter … Read the Full Article