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Claw foot   

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Alternative names:

Claw toes

Definition:

A deformity of the foot in which the toes are pointed down and the arch is high, making the foot appear claw-like. Claw toe, or hammer toe, is a similar deformity of a single toe in which the joint nearest the foot is bent upward (from contracture) and the other toe joints bend downward (also from contracture). See also claw hand.

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