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Video: What Causes Hammertoes?

This brief video lists several factors the doctor associates with hammertoes. These include high-heel use, flat feet, inherited predisposition, and naturally long toes. Because the source is a short overview and presents these as direct causes, the wording should be clinically reviewed and qualified before publication.

Video transcript

This transcript has been lightly edited for clarity.

The doctor describes four major factors associated with hammertoes: wearing high heels, having flat feet, genetic predisposition, and having naturally long toes.

Key takeaways

  • High-heel use is identified as one possible factor associated with hammertoes.
  • Flat feet and inherited predisposition are also discussed.
  • The doctor mentions naturally long toes as another possible factor.

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