Hammertoe
Hammertoes are toes that curl under your feet.
About Hammertoe
Hammertoes form when one or both joints of the small toes bend from weakness in your foot muscle. Diabetic nerve damage may cause the weakness.
You may get sores on the bottoms of your feet and on the tops of your toes that can become infected. The shape of your feet may change. You can have problems walking and finding shoes that fit well.
Avoid high heels or shoes with pointed toes. Your doctor may give you an orthotic, or insert, to place in your shoe. Medicines can reduce pain and swelling. If your hammertoe becomes rigid and painful, or if an open sore has formed, you may need surgery to correct your toe. NIH – National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases