Background & Etiology Gout is a form of arthritis characterized by painful crystals forming inside of joints. This most commonly occurs in the first metatarsophalangeal (big toe) joint but can also occur in the finger, knee, ankle, or wrist. Crystals... Read more about Gout »
Toe Fracture (Broken Toe)
A toe fracture (or broken toe) is a very painful but common injury most often caused by an injury from the accidental stubbing of a toe or dropping a heavy object on the forefoot. They typically occur on the corner... Read more about Toe Fracture (Broken Toe) »
Toe Deformity and Pain
Toes affected by toe deformity are straightened for a number of problems, including hammer toes, claw toes, or cross over toes. A number of techniques may be used to straighten the toe, including cutting bone, especially on the prominent top... Read more about Toe Deformity and Pain »
Hallux Rigidus
Hallux Rigidus (Big Toe Arthritis) Hallux rigidus (hallux limitus is the term used by many podiatrists) is degenerative arthritis of big toe. The most common site of arthritis in the foot is at the base of the big toe. This... Read more about Hallux Rigidus »
Bunion Surgery
Hallux Valgus (Bunion) The term “hallux valgus” is Latin and means a turning outward (valgus) of the big toe (hallux). The bone which joins the big toe, the first metatarsal, becomes prominent on the inner border of the foot. This... Read more about Bunion Surgery »