Hallux rigidus



Hallux rigidus means stiff thumb.

Etiology

 * Arthrosis of the MTF joint of the thumb;
 * in some professions – tiler;
 * in some sports – football, mountain climbers;
 * after inflammation;
 * after operations on the lateral thumb - with incorrect follow-up treatment.

Clinic
The MTF joint gradually hardens. osteofyty form on the dorsum of the head of the first metatarsus and the base of the basic joint. Thumb extension limited, pain present when walking.

X-ray image
Signs of arthrosis of the MTF joint of the thumb, osteophytes around the joint.

Therapy
Mostly operative.

Resection of 1/3 of the base of the base of the big toe (like the Keller-Brandesova operace) and ablation of the marginal osteophytes on the first metatarsal head.

related articles

 * Finger deformities
 * Hallux varus
 * Hallux valgus
 * Digitus malleus