Hallux rigidus – Our treatment

Arthritis of the big toe is not only painful in the foot, but can also have further effects on your entire musculoskeletal system. The causes and manifestations of hallux rigidus are diverse, and the spectrum of therapeutic options is just as broad. If conservative hallux rigidus therapies, such as special shoes, running shoes or a splint, do not provide you with sufficient freedom from pain, surgery is necessary. Our specialists in Hamburg are experts in hallux rigidus surgery, which they perform minimally invasively wherever possible. Due to the gentle surgical treatment, you are not only pain-free again quickly, but also soon back on your feet.

Conservative treatment methods

  • Insoles with a stiff sole
  • Rocker bottom shoes
  • Milling out the space under the metatarsophalangeal joint of the big toe
  • Physiotherapy
  • Shoes with soft upper material and big toe area
  • Medications
  • Cartilage regeneration preparations

Surgical treatment methods

  • Cheilectomy
  • Corrective osteotomy
  • Resection arthroplasty
  • Arthrodesis
  • Cartilage replacement implant (Cartiva)
  • Cartilage reconstruction
  • Endoprosthetic joint replacement

General information about Hallux rigidus (Arthritis in toes)

Hallux rigidus is an arthrosis of the metatarsophalangeal joint. Find out everything about causes, symptoms and diagnostics here.

General information
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Authors, 27.11.2019