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Hammertoe is a common deformity of the toes characterized by an abnormal bend in the middle joint, causing the toe to curl downward. It is a legacy term still widely used; the condition is classified as a digital deformity affecting the proximal interphalangeal joint of the lesser toes. It is distinct from claw toe and mallet toe, which involve different joints.
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