Historical Examples. 1  He saw he was due to bleed to death and he took a shorter way! Way of the Lawless Max Brand. 2  Don't let me count three till you're after me, or I'll bleed ye! Tales And Novels, Volume 8 (of 10) Maria Edgeworth. 3  And now, if you don't want me to bleed to death get me out of this slop, and--yes,--easy!
Mild hammer toe in children can be treated by manipulating and splinting the affected toe. The following changes in footwear may help relieve symptoms: Wear the right size shoes or shoes with wide toe boxes for comfort, and to avoid making hammer toe worse. Avoid high heels as much as possible.
Hammer toes often occur with bunions. Claw toe often affects the four smaller toes at the same time. The toes bend up at the joint where the toes and the foot meet. They bend down at the middle joints and at the joints nearest the tip of the toes. This causes the toes to curl down toward the floor. A mallet toe bends down at the joint closest to the tip of the toe.