Question 1

hi, i have a soft lump under my big toe at the joint.  i  have lots of cramping and joint pain.  today i found a soft lump on the side of the same toe?

Accepted Answer

Possible  causes: There are  possible causes  as  simple as  cysts from the joint, joint swelling or arthritis. Ask your physicians to have you see a rheumtologist

Question 2

sudden hard lump over big toe joint. lots of pain. can't wear sneaker. ball of foot/ankle/big toe pain. hard time walking. what could it be?

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Big toe: The suddenness is a cause for concern.  Without an xray to help with an evaluation , it is very difficult to state definitively what may be going on.  Seek the help of a podiatrist - good luck

Question 3

i've had a hard lump under my big toe just below the joint size of a pea for a month last 2 days very painful?

Accepted Answer

See a foot doc: Without seeing it hard to know if your referring to a callous or if you have a bonafide soft tissue misuse, if its the latter it may warrant a biopsy.

Question 4

ongoing back outer heel pain. not pf.  out of walking cast 10 days. now underside of big toe is numb.  also red under big toe joint. wait it out?

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Nerves like to : Move freely and unrestricted. It is plausible being in the cast or if the cast impinged on a nerve this could of been the problem. Also, when your in a cast on one side the body is somewhat asymmetrical and a nerve in the lower back may be responsible. I think anytime there is a new issue the treating physician should be made aware, so when you ask "wait it out"- my response is inform your doc.

Question 5

for what reasons might the inside of my big toe joint itch?

Accepted Answer

Info needed: Have you looked to see if there are any red spots or blister type lesions? Likely athlete foot.

Question 6

what are ways to treat big toe joint that is swollen?

Accepted Answer

Get at the cause: See your doctor for an evaluation.  X-rays and/or lab tests may be necessary to diagnose what exactly is going on.  It sounds like arthritis, and there are many different types of arthritis.  If it is at the base of the joint, and there is bump on the side, it could be a bunion.  See your doctor for a more specific answer.

Question 7

what to do if i have pain & stiffness in my big toe joint?

Accepted Answer

See a foot doc: Need an xray to determine how bad it is. Sometimes conservative therapy may work, or the doctor may advise surgery if your joint is arthritic.

Question 8

what could be causing pain & stiffness in my big toe joint?

Accepted Answer

Technically : The big toe joint would be the interphalangeal joint not the mpj, but, I'm not sure which you are referring to. If the ip joint, I'd look to see if the toe was straight or not. If not internal compressive forces may be irritating the joint. If mpj is bothering you look for dorsal spurring to be a cause, I.e hallux limitus. Gout also affects this joint.

Question 9

im having surgery to repair my big toe joint how long is the recovery time for me to get back to tennis ?

Accepted Answer

All in the details.: Repairing  a big toe joint can be accomplished in a variety of ways. It can involve merely removing some extra bone growth around the edges, to changing the position and direction of the joint cartilage. Recovery times can range from a month to many months, providing all goes well. Perhaps the best answer can and should be given to you by the surgeon who is going to do the repair.

Question 10

my dr. is going to perform an implant on half of the big toe joint using  an arthrosurface implant. any comments on the quality of the implant?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Any surgery especially to the big toe has its advantages and disadvantages.,,with the implant ur doctor should discuss longevity of an implant and loss of toe purchase power... I prefer Cheilectomy or fusion...implants have there place but it depends on patient expectations ...

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Hi, i have a soft lump under my big toe at the joint. i have lots of cramping and joint pain. today i found a soft lump on the side of the same toe?

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Sudden hard lump over big toe joint. lots of pain. can't wear sneaker. ball of foot/ankle/big toe pain. hard time walking. what could it be?

A member asked:

I've had a hard lump under my big toe just below the joint size of a pea for a month last 2 days very painful?

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Ongoing back outer heel pain. not pf. out of walking cast 10 days. now underside of big toe is numb. also red under big toe joint. wait it out?

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For what reasons might the inside of my big toe joint itch?

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What are ways to treat big toe joint that is swollen?

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What to do if i have pain & stiffness in my big toe joint?

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What could be causing pain & stiffness in my big toe joint?

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Im having surgery to repair my big toe joint how long is the recovery time for me to get back to tennis ?

A member asked:

My dr. is going to perform an implant on half of the big toe joint using an arthrosurface implant. any comments on the quality of the implant?

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