Stiff Big Toe (Hallux Rigidus)
Causes, Symptoms, Complications, Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment

What is Stiff Big Toe?

Stiff Big Toe (Hallux Rigidus) usually develops in adults during middle and late adulthood i.e between the age of 30 and 60 years. It is a condition that affects the hallux – the joint where the big toe connects the foot, by increasing stress and inflammation causing pain in the joint.

What are the causes of Stiff Big Toe?

Listed below are the major causes of Stiff Big Toe:

• Unusual foot anatomy
• Injury
• Overuse
• Incorrect footwear
• Family history
• Arthritic disorders

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References: 

• Stiff Big Toe Hallux Rigidus. OrthoInfo. Available at: https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/diseases–conditions/stiff-big-toe-hallux-rigidus Accessed on June 17th, 2020.
• Hallux Rigidu. Foot Health.Available at: https://www.foothealthfacts.org/conditions/hallux-rigidus Accessed on June 17th, 2020.
• Hallux Rigidus.Cleveland Clinic. Available at:https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/14665-hallux-rigidus Accessed on June 17th, 2020.
• Hallux Rigidus. Healthline. Availablet at: https://www.healthline.com/health/hallux-rigidus Accessed on June 17th, 2020.

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