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proximal interphalangeal joint

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Also known as: PIP joint

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hammertoe

In hammertoe
…at the middle joint (the proximal interphalangeal [PIP] joint), such that the overall shape of the toe resembles a hammer. Most cases of hammertoe involve the second toe, and often only one or two toes are affected. In rare cases when all the toes are involved, a thorough neurological assessment…
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