Osteoarthritis of the MTP joint in the big toe also goes by the name hallux rigidus, which means "rigid big toe" in Latin. It's the most common arthritic condition of the foot, affecting 2.5% of ...

1 Typically seen in athletes, it occurs due to hyperdorsiflexion and axial loading of the hallux metatarsophalangeal joint with the foot fixed in equinus. The injury causes pain and joint instability, ...

This milestone validates the company's innovative approach to MTP joint treatment ... even in stage 3 and 4 hallux rigidus cases," said Dr. Arndt. "The key advantage is that we're not burning ...