Hallux Rigidus - Degenerative Arthritis in the Big Toe
January 1st, 2008 Posted by: admin
Hallux rigidus is a form of degenerative arthritis. Hallux (refers to the big toe) rigidus (refers to stiffness) usually affects adults between 30 and 60 years of age — and often it is the result of a prior sports injury.
It is the joint at the base of the big toe (metatarsophalangeal joint, or MTP joint) that is affected and the condition develops gradually over time. Not all injured athletes develop hallux rigidus — which begs the question: Why do some people develop hallux rigidus but others do not? Read in Hallux Rigidus - What You Need to Know.
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