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Hallux rigidus or stiff big toe is degenerative arthritis and stiffness due to bone spurs that affects the metatarsophalangeal joints (MTP) at the base of the hallux (big toe). Hallux flexus was initially described by Davies-Colley [ 1 ] in 1887 as a plantar flexed posture of phalanx relative to the metatarsal head.
Hallux varus is a clinical condition characterized by medial deviation of the great toe at the metatarsophalangeal joint. [2] This condition, when acquired by adults, is usually caused by sports injury, surgical overcorrection of hallux valgus, or underlying causes such as arthritides.
Metatarsalgia, literally 'metatarsal pain' and colloquially known as a stone bruise, is any painful foot condition affecting the metatarsal region of the foot. This is a common problem that can affect the joints and bones of the metatarsals.
The ICD-11 category for chronic pain includes the most common types of chronic pain, ... Tophaceous gout affecting the right great toe and finger ... 10.1097/j.pain ...
Gel toe spacers come in a variety of sizes and shapes. Orthotics are splints or regulators while conservative measures include various footwear like toe spacers, valgus splints, and bunion shields. Toe spacers seem to be effective in reducing pain, but there is no evidence that any of these techniques reduces the physical deformity.
Few things put you in a sour mood faster than foot pain. Whether it’s that dull ache from walking all day, a bothersome bunion or the toe-curling sting of plantar fasciitis, it’s no walk in ...
Man had toe pain, leg swelling. A massive kidney tumor blocking his vena cava caused blood to not go to heart. Surgery cured kidney cancer bypass, widow-maker.
[7]: p15, 18, 72–73 At the end of a long journey on foot, the arches flatten, the metatarsals spread, and the foot swells more than after a short one. [7]: 52 The toes also need vertical space; a toe cap which is low enough to press on the top of the toe may also cause bruising under the nail, especially if the toe cap is stiff. If the toebox ...