Introduction The clinical picture of hallux rigidus is characterized by a progressive joint stiffening in the area of the metatarsophalangeal joint of the big toe due to long-term overloading or arthrosis of the joint. One of the therapeutic options for hallux rigidus is non-invasive treatment with the help of the hallux rigidus spring. It is … Treatment with a spring for hallux rigidus
Indication Especially in the early phase of the disease with beginning movement restrictions in the big toe joint, therapy with a Hallux rigidus spring is recommended. In general, however, this treatment method is rarely used and is often used as a first therapeutic attempt after which surgery is still an option. The conservative treatment of … Indication | Treatment with a spring for hallux rigidus
Prophylaxis To prevent hallux rigidus, one should avoid the things that promote its development. Among the prophylactically effective things are wearing suitable footwear (not too small!) and exercising sensibly.Especially joggers should take care not to run too long distances and to keep their regeneration times. In the case of a known malpositioning of the metatarsophalangeal … Prophylaxis | Treatment with a spring for hallux rigidus
Introduction The heel spur is a bony extension of the heel bone (calcaneus). The spur is often located at the bottom of the sole of the foot (plantar heel spur) as an ossification at the base of a tendon plate running there. More rarely is the posterior heel spur, which is located at the rear … Insoles for heel spurs
Insoles Especially in the early stages, insoles can quickly provide relief for heel spurs. Freely available gel cushions can be placed in the shoe under the heel and thus cushion the weight on the heel when walking and standing. Such gel cushions are available for little money and do not have to be prescribed by … Insoles | Insoles for heel spurs
Prospects of recovery The heel spur is clearly an area of conservative orthopedics, so that a large number of patients can be helped to significant relief without surgery. However, the duration of the therapy varies from patient to patient. Especially the conservative measures such as wearing insoles are usually rather lengthy, as they are much … Prospects of recovery | Insoles for heel spurs
Introduction In patients with hallux rigidus, the first step is to try to treat it conservatively, i.e. without surgery. To this end, primarily insoles and special footwear are used to relieve the pain of the affected person and to restore the best possible mobility of the foot and thus a normal gait pattern. In addition, … Insertion for a hallux rigidus
How much do Hallux rigidus insoles cost? It is not possible to say exactly how much orthopedic insoles for the supportive treatment of a hallux rigidus cost, since prices vary among the respective manufacturers and it also depends on what materials are used and whether they are everyday or sports insoles. On average, however, you … How much do Hallux rigidus insoles cost? | Insertion for a hallux rigidus
