Download Big Toe Pain Hallux Rigidus?

What Is
Treating Your
Hallux Rigidus?
Limited motion
and pain?
A Latin term meaning ‘rigid toe,’ Hallux Rigidus
is a degenerative condition that results in a
stiffening of the big toe, specifically the MTP
joint at the base of the big toe. This affliction
is accompanied by varying degrees of pain,
sometimes even prior to the stiffening.
Hallux Rigidus can be caused by:
» Structural problems, such as flat feet
or fallen arches
» A recurring strain from running,
stooping or squatting, or
» A traumatic event, such as a severe
stubbing ofthe toe.
Inflammation of the joint and build up of hard tissue
or spurs occur as the body attempts to protect the
joint. This typically evolves into osteoarthritis.
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Every patient is different, and individual results
will vary. There are risks and recovery times
associated with surgery. Consult your doctor
to determine if foot surgery is right for you.
You can ask your orthopaedic surgeon or doctor
of podiatric medicine about foot surgery, or
visit: www.wmt.com for more information.
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A Step in the Right Direction
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Suffering from
Hallux Rigidus?
Symptoms
These are a few of the primary symptoms:
» Inability to comfortably bend the toe up or down
» Pain when you push off with your toes
» Swelling around the joint
» A bump forming at the top of the joint
BEFORE
The Importance of Early Detection
As with most arthritic conditions, early detection,
diagnosis and treatment of Hallux Rigidus
is the most effective means of lessening its
symptoms. Because Hallux Rigidus is a progressive
degenerative condition and limits movement,
discomfort will worsen if left untreated.
Treatment for Mild to Moderate Cases
For mild to moderate cases of Hallux Rigidus,
your surgeon may recommend treatment
options that reduce inflammation and lessen
the pain or stop the condition from progressing.
Often these are merely temporary alternatives.
These non-surgical treatments may include:
» Shoe modifications – Shoes with toe
cavities that put less pressure on your
toe, or specially-designed shoes that
change the dynamics (rocker bottom).
» Orthotics – Custom orthotic devices
designed to improve foot function.
» Medications – Oral and injected medicine
Intended to help reduce pain and inflammation.
Severe Cases May Require Surgical Intervention
In cases where the bone condition is deteriorating,
when spurs or bone build up and the inflammation/
pain is more severe, surgery is the only way to
eliminate or reduce pain. There are several types of
surgery for treatment of hallux rigidus, depending
upon the specific severities of your case:
» Cheilectomy – A procedure that removes spurs
or lip of bone which form as a result of arthritis
of the joint, lessening the stiffness in the joint.
» Arthrodesis – This is a surgical procedure
that fuses the bones together as one.
Damaged cartilage is removed and pins,
screws, and/or a plate fix the joint in a
permanent position that will not bend.
» Arthroplasty – Joint replacement surgery is
utilized when patients desire continued flexibility
and movement of the toe. In this procedure,
one or both joint surfaces are modified or
augmented and a partial joint implant or
complete joint replacement is applied.
Choosing the Best Solution
Your physician will select and recommend the best
remedy for your
condition, based
AFTER
on the severity of
your symptoms,
your age, x-ray
information,
your level of
activity and other
pertinent factors.
When All the Conditions Are Right
There is a special arthroplasty that minimizes pain
and restores range of motion. This procedure
uses the Metatarsal Decompression Implant
in addition to cleaning spurs or impinging
bone growth that is affecting the joint.
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Metatarsal
Decompression
Implant
Designed by a practicing foot surgeon with over 30
years of experience, this implant and procedure gives
you these distinctive advantages over other options:
» Implant design provides secure
and natural decompression
» Simple out-patient procedure,
no extended hospital visit
» Minimizes bone structure removal
that can help improve healing
» Preserves muscular configuration to
promote recovery and function
» Designed to restore natural dynamics to the
joint and return to normal movement