I've just been told that the joint in my big toe on my right foot is essentially worn out. I have what is called "hallux rigidus" -- a progressive arthritis with the cartilage gone from the joint.

Isolated first metatarsophalangeal joint arthrodesis may reduce radiographic alignment and subluxation of the first tarsometatarsal joint, according to published results. James Jastifer, MD, and ...

Hallux limitus is a condition that makes moving your big toe painful. We'll go over why it happens and what the treatment options are, from wearing supportive shoes to surgery.

FDA Approves Accu-Joint Hemi Implant, a Hemi-arthroplasty Metatarsal Head or Phalangeal Base Implant for the Metatarsophalangeal (MTP) Joint.

Hypoplastic metatarsals, or idiopathic brachymetatarsia, is a relatively frequent diagnosis in podiatric practice. Patients with this abnormality typically seek surgery because of cosmetic ...

Background Fifth metatarsal stress fracture (Jones fracture) is one of the issues of sports-related injuries. Objective Exploration of unknown risk factor for developing Jones fractures. Design Case ...