Republication of “Current Concepts Review: Hallux Rigidus”

Arthritis of the first metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint, hallux rigid, is a common and disabling source of foot pain in the adult population. Hallux rigidus is characterized by diseased cartilage and large, periarticular osteophytes that result in a stiff, painful joint. Activity modification, sensib...

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Published in:Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics 2023-07, Vol.8 (3), p.24730114231188123-24730114231188123
Main Authors: Anderson, Michael R., Ho, Bryant S., Baumhauer, Judith F.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adults
Anti-inflammatory agents
Arthritis
Clinical outcomes
Current Concepts Review
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Summary:Arthritis of the first metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint, hallux rigid, is a common and disabling source of foot pain in the adult population. Hallux rigidus is characterized by diseased cartilage and large, periarticular osteophytes that result in a stiff, painful joint. Activity modification, sensible shoes, orthotics, anti-inflammatory medications and occasional intra-articular steroid injections can be attempted to alleviate the discomfort associated with hallux rigidus. A number of surgical options exist for the treatment of recalcitrant hallux rigidus. Cheilectomy is a useful treatment for dorsal impingement pain seen in mild hallux rigidus. A new polyvinyl alcohol hemi-arthroplasty implant has shown promising early and midterm results in the treatment of advanced hallux rigidus; however, arthrodesis of the first MTP joint remains the gold standard treatment for advanced hallux rigidus because of unpredictable outcomes after early-generation joint replacement implants.
ISSN:2473-0114
2473-0114
DOI:10.1177/24730114231188123