Conservative Approaches to Delay (or Prevent) Hammertoe Surgery Foot and ankle specialist Neptune Jersey Shore New Jersey SuperUser Account / Wednesday, March 20, 2019 0 2817 Article rating: No rating Have hammertoes? You’re not alone. This condition (along with its close siblings, mallet toe and claw toe) are among the most common toe deformities, and tend to run in families. If this potentially painful condition strikes your own toes, you may struggle to know what to do. Maybe mom or grandma had to have them corrected with surgery—will that happen to you, too? Read more