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Functional Hallux Limitus: Your big toe movement affects the rest of your foot (and body!)

“My big toe hurts” is a common complaint for new patients in our office. There are myriad reasons why a big toe can hurt. These include ingrown toenails, bony prominences, arthritis, gout, infection, bunions, sesamoiditis, fractures. For the purpose of this article, we’re going to discuss the big to...

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Surgical Correction of Hallux Limitus (Big Toe Joint Arthritis)

Hallux limitus an arthritic condition that affects the big toe joint in your foot. In a previous blog, I discussed extensively a condition called functional hallux limitus, specifically the differences between functional hallux limitus and structural hallux limitus, which are both limited motion thr...

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Functional Hallux Limitus Treatment Process

TREATMENT PROCESS

This is my current treatment process for patients with Functional Hallux Limitus. 

  • 1st Visit - Evaluate your condition, review x-rays, and perform a walking evaluation to determine the cause of your condition. Start working to reduce inflammation, reduce tightness and reduce st...
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Central Massachusetts Podiatry, Worcester, MA

Phone: 508-757-4003
Fax: 508-755-7592
Address: 299 Lincoln Street, Suite 202, Worcester, MA 01605

Central Massachusetts Podiatry, Westborough, MA

Phone: 508-757-4003
Fax: 508-755-7592
Address: 24 Lyman Street, Suite 180, Westborough, MA 01581
 

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Central Massachusetts Podiatry, Worcester, MA

Phone: 508-757-4003
Fax: 508-755-7592
Address: 299 Lincoln Street, Suite 202, Worcester, MA 01605

Central Massachusetts Podiatry, Westborough, MA

Phone: 508-757-4003
Fax: 508-755-7592
Address: 24 Lyman Street, Suite 180, Westborough, MA 01581
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