10 Causes of Hammer Toe
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Cause #8: Stroke
A stroke occurs when there is insufficient blood flow to the brain, leading to cell death. Strokes can be broadly categorized into hemorrhagic (bleeding) or ischemic (lack of blood flow). Patients with a stroke may experience issues speaking, difficulty understanding, dizziness, inability to feel or move one side of the body, loss of vision, severe headache, and more.
Risk factors of a stroke include tobacco use, obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes mellitus, atrial fibrillation, and a previous transient ischemic attack. Since the stroke causes the muscles or nerves to no longer function normally, it can result in a hammer toe.
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