10 Causes of Hammer Toe
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Cause #9: Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease refers to a group of disorders affecting the peripheral nervous system. It is one of the hereditary sensory and motor neuropathies. This condition leads to progressive loss of touch sensation and muscle tissue throughout the entire body. An incurable disease, it is the most commonly inherited neurological disorder affecting 1 in 2,500 individuals.
The earliest symptom of this disease is foot drop. It can also cause a hammer toe. The wasting of the muscles in the lower legs can result in a “stork leg” appearance. The main aim in management of this disease is to maintain muscle strength, movement, and flexibility through occupational or physical therapy.
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