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Big toe pain can sometimes extend from deep inside the joint; at other times it is localized to the nail. Whatever the cause, big toe pain makes it difficult for many people to remain active. The cause of big toe pain is often an underlying condition, such as gout, or a fracture resulting from trauma.
Hammertoes are caused by an abnormal muscle balance in the toes, which leads to increased pressures on the toe tendon and joints. Heredity, trauma, arthritis, and wearing tight shoes can all lead to hammer toe. Symptoms of hammertoe include: 1  Pain at the top of the bent toe. 2  Corns at the top of the joint. 3  Redness and swelling at the joint contracture. 4  Restricted or painful motion of the toe joint.