Hallux rigidus, also known as big toe arthritis, is the most common arthritis found in the foot. In fact, it’s so common that it’s likely either you or someone you know will suffer from this type of ...

Have you ever kicked off your shoes after a long day and realized your big toe was throbbing? If so, you aren’t alone. Big toe joint pain is a common, but crippling, foot problem. Thankfully, various ...

FOOT, ARTHRITIS CAN BE PAINFUL AND AFFECT YOUR DAY TO DAY LIFE. AND THANKS TO A FEW FACTORS THAT MAY BE MORE COMMON IN WOMEN THAN IT IS IN MEN. JOINING US THIS MORNING WITH MORE IS DOCTOR DAN PATEL ...

The big toe on Pattie Bostick-Winn’s right foot was excruciatingly painful, likely the result of her 10 years as a professional dancer in Broadway-style shows. Often, she had to wear heels on the ...

Arthrodesis is a procedure that involves the surgical fusion of two joints. Because the procedure immobilizes the joints, doctors typically only recommend it for severe joint pain or damage. Share on ...

A Keller’s arthroplasty is a surgical procedure to remove bone from the spot where your big toe joint meets the metatarsal bone and replace it with soft tissue. This procedure is often done when your ...

Medically reviewed by Adam H. Kaplan, DPM Key Takeaways Bunions are large bumps on the side of the foot that can cause pain if not treated. Hammertoe makes toes bend abnormally and can lead to pain ...