Hallux Rigidus
It's a rigidity of of Ist metatarsal joint (MTP).
Gait alters.
Great toe straightens , Callus develops on medial side of distal Phalanx.
MTP - knobby, tender dorsal bunion.
Dorsiflexion of MTP - restricted.
outer side of soles on footwears wear out.
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/14665-hallux-rigidusTreatment
Not interfering activities
they can be left alone.
Intermittant Pain
I/A injection, local anaesthesiae along with corticosteroids.
Rock soled shoes
full length insole
Surgical Options
Chilectomy - removal of osteophytes
Extension osteotomy- Proximal Phalanx
Arthrodesis
10 degrees valgus and DF, 10 mm clearance
Arthroplasty
Interposition arthroplasty
Capsular Arthroplasty
metal implant - better
silicone implant
Tailor's Bunion overlies 5th MT head.
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