Foot

Hallux rigidus

Is a damage of the cartilage surfaces in the large toe joint.

Causes:

Malformations, injuries, rheumatic diseases and gout are the most common causes of the hallux rigidus

Therapy for hallux rigidus

Conservative:

Medicines, special insoles, adjustment of footwear.

Operativ:

In the early stages of a hallux rigidus, an operation on the articular surface is possible. At advanced stages is a stiffening of the joint the prober solution.