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===Deformity=== {{Main|Hammer toe|Bunion}} Deformities of the foot include [[hammer toe]], trigger toe, and claw toe. Hammer toe can be described as an abnormal contraction or “buckling” of a toe. This is done by a partial or complete dislocation of one of the joints, which form the toes. Since the toes are deformed further, these may press against a shoe and cause pain. Deformities of the foot can also be caused by [[rheumatoid arthritis]] and [[diabetes mellitus]]. Deformities may predispose to [[ulcer]]s and pain, especially when shoe-wearing. A common problem involving the big toe is the formation of [[bunion]]s. These are structural deformities of the bones and the [[joint]] between the foot and big toe, and may be painful.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.footphysicians.com/footankleinfo/bunions.htm |author=American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons |title=Bunions |access-date=2008-03-05 |archive-date=2011-12-08 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111208042651/http://www.footphysicians.com/footankleinfo/bunions.htm |url-status=dead }}</ref> Similar deformity involving the [[fifth toe]] is described as [[tailor's bunion]] or bunionette. [[File:X-ray of feet in polydactyly.jpg|thumb|Right-sided duplication of the right little toe in an 8.5 months old male, with two toes (fifth and sixth) apparently forming joints with the fifth metatarsal bone, which is mildly broadened distally. The duplicated toes have almost normal growth. The fifth toe has mild [[Varus deformity|varus angulation]], and the sixth toe has substantial [[Valgus deformity|valgus angulation]].]] In [[polydactyly]] (which can also affect the [[finger]]s) one or more extra toes are present.
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