I have claw toes on both feet. I have been told that if it is possible to straighten the toes (even if you have to use your hands to do it) then it is not a tendon problem. If the tendons tighten and claw up the toes, they become stuck in that position.

My claw toes are caused by muscle weakenss, which means the stronger muscle predominates and curls up the toes. Actually some of my toes are paralysed, my big toes haven't moved for years and are actually curled upwards for some reason. The same thing is starting to happen to one of my hands.

best thing to do is to ask your doctor - if you can move your toes I would take that as a good sign. My toes barely move, and my big toes don't move at all.

hth

raglet