Hammer Toe Symptoms & Diagnosis

Symptoms

If you experience any of these symptoms, do not assume it is due to hammer toe. These symptoms may be caused by other, less serious health conditions. If you experience any one of them, see your physician.

• A toe that buckles under
• Corns on the top of a toe
• Calluses on the sole of the foot or bottom of the toe
• Pain in the middle joint of a toe
• Discomfort on the top of a toe
• Difficulty finding any shoes that fit comfortably
• Cramping in a toe, and sometimes also the foot and leg
• Infections or ulcers in a toe
• Redness or swelling at a toe joint
• Difficult or painful motion of a toe joint
• Pain in the ball of the foot or at the base of a toe

Diagnosis

Your doctor will ask about your symptoms and medical history, and perform a physical examination of the toe.