Introduction Inflammation of the toe is a relatively common and varied complaint, in which an inflammatory process takes place in the toe in the tissue, joints or bone. Harmless changes such as an inflamed nail bed are often responsible, but systemic diseases can also be behind an inflammation in the toe, which then manifests itself … Inflammation of the toe
Diagnosis At the beginning of the diagnosis there should be a precise inquiry of the symptoms by the doctor. This may help to identify activities or triggers such as cuts or other small injuries that may have preceded the inflammation. The doctor should also look for any particular strain on the toes caused by work, … Diagnosis | Inflammation of the toe
Therapy Depending on the cause of the inflammation in the toe, various treatment options are available. In case of an inflammation of the nail bed, a first measure is to spare the toe and to take care to relieve the nail. Foot baths, e.g. with chamomile, and anti-inflammatory ointments can be used as a support, … Therapy | Inflammation of the toe
Complications Inflammation of the toe has few complications. In some serious cases, the symptoms may last longer and require surgical treatment. Very rarely, nail bed inflammation leads to involvement of the bones in the toe. If gout or rheumatoid arthritis remains untreated for a long time, the inflammation becomes chronic and deformations of the joints … Complications | Inflammation of the toe
General information The metatarsus consists of five metatarsal bones (Os metatarsalia I – V), which are connected by joints. They are located in the foot between the toes and the root of the foot. Together with the respective toes, each metatarsal forms a beam, which divides the entire foot into five beams. The first ray … Midfoot
Introduction A so-called hallux rigidus is caused by long-term joint wear, i.e. arthrosis in the metatarsophalangeal joint of the big toe. This leads to an increasing painful stiffening of the joint. In some cases, a hallux rigidus occurs in combination with a hallux valgus (a foot malposition in which the toe points to the outside … Cheilectomy for a hallux rigidus
Procedure of cheilectomy in hallux rigidus Cheilectomy is a common surgical method for treating hallux rigidus. The procedure is usually performed under general anesthesia. If there are contraindications or a high risk of narcosis, the procedure can alternatively be performed under local anesthesia. The aim of the operation is to restore the mobility of the … Procedure of cheilectomy in hallux rigidus | Cheilectomy for a hallux rigidus
Prophylaxis To prevent hallux rigidus, you should avoid the things that can be influenced. Among the beneficial factors are wearing suitable footwear (not too small!) and exercising sensibly. Especially joggers should take care not to run too long distances and keep their recovery times. In the case of a known malpositioning of the metatarsophalangeal joint … Prophylaxis | Cheilectomy for a hallux rigidus
Anatomy The metatarsals are also called Metatarsalia or Ossa metatarsi I-V, because on each foot the human has five metatarsals, which are numbered from the inside to the outside with the numbers I to V. Each of these consists of: The base The corpus (middle piece) and The caput (head) In the area of the … Metatarsal
Other diseases This disease is a deformity of the first metatarsal bone (the head deviates inwards) and the first toe (this is bent towards the small toe). This occurs more frequently in the so-called splayfoot and is promoted by tight shoes with high heels. The skin over the bony prominence becomes cornified and inflamed, and … Other diseases | Metatarsal
General There are two joints of the big toe. The metatarsophalangeal joint is the transition from the metatarsus to the big toe and the so-called interphalangeal joint, i.e. the joint between the two limbs of the big toe. If a ligament is torn, the metatarsophalangeal joint of the big toe is usually affected. This joint, … Torn ligament of the big toe
Causes Among the causes of secondary hyperuricemia are certain diuretics. The effect of diuretically active substances is based on a promotion of water excretion via the kidneys. They are used, among other things, in the treatment of heart failure, high blood pressure, edema and a connective tissue transformation of the liver (liver cirrhosis). A significantly … Causes | Hyperuricemia
