Hallux rigidus is a condition in which the metatarsophalangeal joint of the big toe becomes stiff. This is usually caused by degenerative diseases of the joint, such as arthrosis. This is a decrease in the joint cartilage mass and quality. Abrasion products cause frequent inflammation of the joint, in which the joint surface changes visibly … Exercises for a hallux rigidus
Causes The causes of osteoarthritis are generally poorly understood. Mechanical overload, for example due to the flattening of the arch of the foot, but also systemic diseases that lead to inflammation in the body (e.g. gout) can contribute to joint arthrosis in the metatarsophalangeal joint of the big toe. The metatarsophalangeal joint of the big … Causes | Exercises for a hallux rigidus
It is important to note that the pain in hallux valgus is mainly caused by the displacement of the metatarsal bones and the resulting shifting of the metatarsophalangeal joint to the side. Frequent, prolonged wearing of shoes that are too tight, high and pointed can cause the forefoot to stick together and flatten the transverse … Exercises Hallux valgus
Hallux valgus – what is it exactly? A hallux valgus is a malpositioning of the big toe when it has a significant bend to the side at the base joint. As a result, the big toe and the second toe touch each other more and more and a deviation of the longitudinal axis of the … Hallux valgus – what is it exactly? | Exercises Hallux valgus
OP Before surgery, the indications for surgery should be clarified. If a painless hallux valgus is present, surgery should definitely not be performed. A worsening can be avoided by appropriate exercises and footwear. If the pain is unbearable with conservative therapy and supporting insoles and no suitable shoes can be found due to the foot … OP | Exercises Hallux valgus
Night storage rail A further measure is the night storage rail. Since the insoles should be worn in the shoes during the day, the feet cannot be properly relieved and regenerate. The night storage splints are ideal for this purpose. These are attached to the foot from the outside and are fixed up to above … Night storage rail | Exercises Hallux valgus
Arthritis of the metatarsophalangeal joint of the big toe is the wear and tear of the metatarsophalangeal joint, which is often referred to as hallux rigidus. In contrast to hallux valgus (lateral bending of the metatarsal bone of the big toe), the joint shows typical signs of arthrosis: a narrowing of the joint space, a … Exercises for metatarsophalangeal joint arthrosis of the big toe
Operation/Stiffening Joint deformities often occur in the metatarsophalangeal joint of the big toe. Due to the reduced load capacity of the cartilage, cusp formation (osteophytes) occurs. These not only restrict mobility, but can also lead to space problems in shoes, for example. Tissue can be irritated or damaged by constant pressure. Surgical removal of these … Operation/Stiffening | Exercises for metatarsophalangeal joint arthrosis of the big toe
Therapy Before the hallux rigidus is surgically treated, there are a variety of therapeutic options. In addition to mobilizing techniques, traction in particular is used in physiotherapy. This is a technique from the field of manual therapy. The joint surfaces are loosened slightly from each other by light traction on the joint partner near the … Therapy | Exercises for metatarsophalangeal joint arthrosis of the big toe
OP In the case of therapy-resistant complaints, a highly advanced hallux rigidus or a severely restricted gait pattern, a surgical procedure is recommended. There are different approaches that should be adapted to the patient. Cheilectomy is recommended for patients whose joint function is severely restricted by bony attachments (osteophytes). The osteophytes can be removed and … OP | Physiotherapy for hallux rigidus
The hallux rigidus describes the degenerative change of the metatarsophalangeal joint of the big toe up to stiffening. There is a decrease in cartilage mass and quality, recurring painful inflammation in the joint and increasingly limited joint function. Similar to osteoarthritis, which is often the cause of hallux rigidus, the partial complete loss of cartilage … Physiotherapy for hallux rigidus
Shoes There are many ways to adjust the shoes to support the therapy of hallux rigidus. Shoes with a roll-off sole are a good way to ensure a physiological gait pattern when the joint function is suspended. A buffer heel can also be placed under the shoe in such a way that the impact load … Shoes | Physiotherapy for hallux rigidus
