I think I'm just in the "genetically defective feet" camp with Veronica. My brother has horrible hammer toes. My second toe was way out of place because the big toe was way under it. So they also did a "tendon release" on the second toe to get it to lie down. As they're about to wheel me into surgery, I said, "isn't 'tendon release' just a euphemism for 'sever the tendon'?" Yes, indeed, it is. But there are two tendons in there, and the severed one grows back together...supposedly. Who cares. My toe lies down flat, the big toe isn't under it any more, and if you guys keep encouraging me, I'll post pictures! Noooooooooooooo!