Why Are Your Toes Curling Like This? Doctor Explains Hammer Toe

Talking With Docs Podcast by Dr. Brad Weening and Dr. Paul Zalzal

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📩 Contact us: talkingwithdocs@gmail.com Ever looked down and noticed one or more of your toes curling or bending abnormally? That could be a hammer toe, a common but uncomfortable condition that affects millions of people. In this episode, we welcome orthopedic and foot surgeon Dr. Danny Arora to explain what hammer toes are, why they form, and what treatment options actually work. From shoe discomfort to painful calluses, hammer toes can make every step a challenge. But the good news is, they’re treatable. You’ll learn: - What causes hammer toes to form - The difference between flexible and rigid hammer toes - How shoes and muscle imbalance contribute - When surgery is (and isn’t) necessary - The best ways to relieve pain an ... 

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