Metatarsophalangeal joint arthritis, big toe (hallux rigidus).

Hallux rigidus is frequently responsible for foot pain

Treatment option for hallux rigidus: arthrodesis

Treatment option for hallux rigidus: arthrodesis

Arthritis in the metatarsophalangeal joint of the big toe (also known as joint degeneration) is a common cause of pain and limited mobility in the foot. Arthritis is typically a disease of the second half of life. However, younger people can also suffer premature joint degeneration, e.g. after injury. Various analyses have indicated that there may be a family disposition. The idea of a hereditary predisposition is supported by the fact that the metatarsophalangeal joints in both big toes are affected to a greater or lesser extent in some 80 % of patients. Many patients also report that their father or mother experienced similar changes. Unlike hallux valgus, the misalignment of the big toe, which predominantly affects women, roughly equal proportions of men and women are affected by hallux rigidus.

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Walther

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Markus Walther


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