Treating Hallux Limitus

Is big toe joint pain limiting your choice of footwear or keeping you from an active life? You may be suffering from a condition called hallux limitus.

A form of osteoarthritis, this condition is marked by a limited range of motion in the big toe and pain on the top of the foot. Degenerative arthritis or osteoarthritis are the main causes for this condition, but it can also arise from repetitive jamming of the big toe. The pain is caused by friction inside the joint as cartilage wear causes bone-on-bone movement.

If you are suffering from this condition, a foot and ankle specialist may recommend a variety of treatment options, ranging from special foot wear to surgical intervention. Conservative measures such as custom-molded foot orthotics are often recommended to help decrease stress in the joint and reduce pain. Surgical intervention may be necessary to restore functionality, but physical therapy is often used as a non-interventional method for managing pain and stiffness that may occur (before or after surgery).

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