Hallux rigidus
Hallux rigidus literally means a stiff big toe.
It is more common in males.
Possible causes of this condition include:
- osteoarthritis
- trauma
- splitting osteochondritis of the first metatarsal head
- gout or pseudogout
Notes:
- structural alterations of the first metatarsophalangeal joint are described as either hallux limitus or hallux rigidus
- term used depends on the magnitude of available joint motion and the severity of joint degeneration
- hallux limitus is characterized by restricted sagittal plane motion (primarily dorsiflexion) caused by periarticular osteophytes; whereas hallux rigidus displays an absence of joint motion due to end stage degenerative joint disease and subsequent joint ankylosis
- although the terms are often used interchangeably, hallux rigidus has been adopted by the World Health Organization in the International Classification of Diseases
- term used depends on the magnitude of available joint motion and the severity of joint degeneration
Reference:
- Patel J. Hallux Rigidus. In: Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2023 Nov 22.
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