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Hallux rigidus
Hallux rigidis is stiffness of the big toe, which is usually caused by a long history of arthritis, or the development of bony spurs at this joint which prevent normal movement.
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Hallux rigidus. Is it bad?
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Is hallux rigidus hereditary?
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Is hallux rigidus always painful?
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How to tell if I have hallux rigidus?
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Hallux rigidus at 18. Can this happen?
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What are the symptoms of hallux rigidus?
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Hallux rigidus. Is it condition of young people?
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I think I have hallux rigidus at 18. Is it possible?
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A 46-year old asked:
What is hallux rigidus and how do you know you are getting it?
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A 67-year old female asked:
How painful is hallux rigidus surgery?
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A 43-year old female asked:
Will hallux rigidus cause planter fasciitis?
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Can you give me more info on an operation for hallux rigidus?
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A 27-year old asked:
Is it bad if I postpone my hallux rigidus surgery for a month?
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Where do I find docs who know how to conduct operatiosn for hallux rigidus?
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A 59-year old female asked:
If you have beginnings of hallux rigidus with no pain, how many years might it be before you need surgery.
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A 40-year old asked:
What is the treatment for hallux rigidus?
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A 39-year old asked:
Hallux rigidus won't go away with cortisone shots, what to do?
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A 44-year old asked:
I was diagnosed with hallux rigidus in my big toe. I've been told that i'm too young. How does age factor into this?
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A 42-year old asked:
What's the recovery time after hallux rigidus/bone spur surgery?
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A 25-year old asked:
What is the recovery time after hallux rigidus/bone spur operations?
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A 30-year old asked:
How can pain from hallux rigidus (arthritus of the big toe) be relieved?
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A 52-year old female asked:
Which doctors have experience performing hallux rigidus minimally invasive surgery in nj/pa or nearby states?
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A 59-year old female asked:
If I have hallux rigidus of big toe but no pain or effects on daily life do I need treatment now or will i ever?
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A 35-year old female asked:
I'm being treated for functional hallux rigidus and i think the doctor is wrong. My treatment isn't helping. How do I get a second opinion?
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A 36-year old female asked:
My doctor told me to stop weight bearing exercise while we're figuring out how to treat my functional hallux rigidus. Can i ride my bicycle?
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A 35-year old female asked:
Foot orthotics for hallux rigidus/ball of foot spurs: Can they be made more comfortable without sacrificing durability? Is it a necessary tradeoff?
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A 37-year old asked:
How long can it take for a metatarsal sprain bunion caused by injury and hallux rigidus to heal?
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A 48-year old asked:
What to do if I have osteoarthritus in my big toe (hallux rigidus) i've had a chilectomy to help take some weight off my bad toe/foot?
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A 45-year old asked:
How can I soothe foot pain for bunions, bunionette and hallux rigidus?
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A 52-year old female asked:
What are the success rates for MetatarsalPhalangealJointRepl for hallux rigidus to maintain mobility? How many physicians are doing them?
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