LOS ANGELES Ill-fitting shoes are the number-one cause of a hammertoe. "Tape a rock, a pebble under your toe and try walking around barefoot," said Mary Lou Barlow. For years, every step Barlow took ...

We, as runners, sometimes take our feet for granted—until they start to give us problems. But taking care of them is important for stability and mobility. A key, yet easy-to-overlook, consideration in ...

A joint distortion called hammertoes is one of the most common foot problems, and surgery to correct it involves a long, painful recovery. A new surgical implant, though, could mean less pain and less ...