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Claw Toe

By Jonathan Cluett, M.D., About.com

Created: July 29, 2003

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Definition: Claw toes appear as the name would describe--like a clenched fist. While most other toe deformities are the result of footwear, claw toes are the result of muscle imbalance. The cause of the imbalance may be rheumatoid arthritis, neuromuscular disorders, a stroke, or other conditions.

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