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)
Toe fractures are a very painful but common injury most often caused by an injury from accidental stubbing of toe or dropping a heavy object on the forefoot. They typically occur on the corner of an object such as a... Read more about Toe Fracture (Broken Toe) »
Toe Deformity and Pain
Toes 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 of the toe. In... 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: Lapidus
Hallux valgus and bunions A bunion is one problem that can develop due to hallux valgus, a foot deformity. The term “hallux valgus” is Latin and means a turning outward (valgus) of the big toe (hallux). The bone which joins... Read more about Bunion Surgery: Lapidus »
Bunion Surgery: Chevron
Hallux Valgus / Bunion A bunion is one problem that can develop due to hallux valgus, a foot deformity. The term “hallux valgus” is Latin and means a turning outward (valgus) of the big toe (hallux). The bone which joins... Read more about Bunion Surgery: Chevron »