10 Causes of Hammer Toe
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Cause #7: Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic autoimmune disorder mostly affecting the joints. It causes the joints to become swollen, painful, stiff, and warm. In most cases, it affects the hands and wrists. Joints are often affected symmetrically. Rheumatoid arthritis is a systemic disease and can result in inflammation around the lungs, heart, low red blood cells, and more.
Rheumatoid arthritis is thought to be due to a combination of environmental and genetic factors. Although there is no cure, the disease can be managed through exercise, rest, splints, braces, pain medications, steroids, and disease modifying antirheumatic drugs. Due to the damage caused by the disease to the joints, it can result in a hammer toe.
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