Are you suffering from a stiff and painful big toe. Is it limiting your ability to exercise and do the activities that you want to do. You may be affected by a condition known as hallux rigidus. Hallux rigidus is a condition in which the big toe joint ( aka the first metatarsophalangeal joint) develops arthritis. Arthritis is basically where your cartilage is rubbed out. This leads to stiffness in the toe. Your big toe needs about 80 degrees of motion for you to function well. Many people can get away with less . Once you drop below 40 the pain starts. Women in can not fit into shoes with heels as it requires the joint to be able to bend. Now there is a great new option available called the Cartiva implant. With quicker recovery times and less invasive surgery, my patients are getting back to their activities pain free. Do not settle for a fusion of the big toe. Life is motion. Let us regain that motion today.
