Which term describes a dorsiflexed PIP, flexed MTP, and flexed DIP?

The term that describes a dorsiflexed proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint, a flexed metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint, and a flexed distal interphalangeal (DIP) joint is claw toe. In this condition, the deformity is characterized by a lifting of the toe at the PIP joint while the MTP and DIP joints are flexed, resembling a claw. This positioning often results from an imbalance of the muscles and tendons around the toe, leading to this distinctive appearance.

In contrast, hammer toe is similar but typically involves a flexed PIP joint while the MTP is usually more extended. Flat foot refers to a condition where the arches of the feet collapse, and Morton's toe describes a foot structure where the second toe is longer than the first, neither of which relates to the joint positions specified in the question. Understanding these distinctions is essential for recognizing different toe deformities and their implications for foot health and therapeutic fitting.