Hallux rigidus is Latin for stiff big toe, which is the main symptom of this condition. It’s a type of degenerative arthritis that affects the joint where your big toe (hallux) attaches to your foot.

The intermetatarsal angle component of the hallux valgus deformity can be corrected by threading a small suture-wire between the first and second metatarsals, which is then anchored to both sides and ...

A cheilectomy is a surgical procedure to remove excess bone from the joint of your big toe, also called the dorsal metatarsal head. The surgery is typically recommended for mild-to-moderate damage ...

It's a joint disorder. Your hallux (the joint connecting your big toe to your foot) is inflamed, sore, and stiff with this condition. The joint at the base of your big toe (on one or both feet) is ...