Hallux rigidus is a degenerative arthritic condition affecting the first metatarsophalangeal
\n(MTP) joint. This condition results in reduced joint mobility, pain, and the development
\nof osteophytes. It ranks as the second most common ailment targeting the
\nfirst MTP joint after hallux valgus and stands as the predominant form of arthritis in
\nthe foot.1,2 Women are more prone to this condition than men, and it often manifests
\nbilaterally.1,2 Many patients, before seeking professional medical intervention,
\nattempt to alleviate symptoms using nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, but as
\nthe disease advances, these methods generally prove ineffective.3 Initial treatments
\nusually lean toward conservative approaches, resorting to surgical methods when
\nconservative measures fail.3 There is a wide array of surgical options available,
\nranging from joint arthrodesis to joint-sparing techniques such as osteotomies or replacements.
\n4,5 Each option has utility based on the desired outcomes and patientspecific
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