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Mallet toe is a deformity of the lesser toes characterized by abnormal bending at the distal interphalangeal joint, causing the tip of the toe to point downward. It is considered a type of digital deformity related to muscle imbalance and joint contracture. The term 'mallet toe' is still commonly used and refers specifically to this distal joint involvement, distinguishing it from other toe deformities such as hammer toe or claw toe.
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