Hallux Rigidus and Cheilectomy Wheeless

Description: Wheeless' Textbook of Orthopaedics
hallux rigidus results from degenerative changes at the first MTP joint; - this may be more disabling than hallux valgus, because pt is unable to achieve relief even when not wearing shoes; - it is a frequent complaint of runners; - there is limitation of motion and pain at the MTP joint of the great toe secondary to repetitive trauma and DJD; - because the great toe has limited dorsiflexion, puff of during ambulation can be painful; - loss of motion is due to new growth of bone around dorsal articular surface of first metatarsal head