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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...

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...

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...

TREATMENT PROCESS

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