### Patient: Doctor, my second toe is constantly bent downwards and it's causing me pain while walking. I think I might have hammer toe.
### Doctor: Based on your symptoms, I would recommend a physical examination of your foot to confirm the diagnosis. In addition, we will need to do a plain x-ray to evaluate the extent of the deformity. Wound care management may be necessary if the toe is rubbing against your shoe and causing skin irritation. If the condition is severe, removal of the affected bone may be required through excision or bunionectomy. Electrocardiogram is not a test for this condition. Application of a splint may also be helpful to straighten out the toe.