hallux rigidus

Hallux Rigidus

Definition

 

Painful restriction of dorsiflexion of the great toe 

- secondary to degenerative changes in MTPJ

- initially pain and synovitis

- osteophytes don't form medially or on plantar aspect

 

Epidemiology 

 

Two peaks

1.  Adolescence F > M

2.  Middle Age M > F

 

Aetiology

 

Often Idiopathic

 

Trauma