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  1. Dealing With Toe Arthritis

    Arthritis of the big toe, medically known as hallux rigidus, is a condition caused by wear and tear of the toe joint or an injury that damages the cartilage, causing the bones of the ... If you are suffering from arthritis in your big toe, you may notice pain in the joint when walking or moving, swelling, a bump ...

  2. Turf Toe

    When the toe is forcibly bent up into hyperextension, turf toe is likely to occur. The main joint of the big toe is sprained and can vary in severity. Click the link below to learn how to ...

  3. SMART Toe™ Intramedullary Memory Implant

    ... fusion device is designed to correct misalignments of the toe bones. It can be used for a range of deformities, including hammertoe, claw toe, mallet toe, arthritis and dislocations. The implant is contained ...

  4. Arthrosurface® HemiCAP® Resurfacing for the Great Toe

    ... or missing articular cartilage in the joint of the great toe, restoring mobility to the toe. Articular cartilage covers the surfaces of bones in the joint, allowing ...

  5. Hallux Rigidus (Stiff Big Toe)

    ... arthritis that affects the joint at the base of the big toe. It causes pain and stiffness in the big toe, which increases over time as the toe becomes increasingly rigid and hard ...

  6. Hammer Toe

    This condition is a deformity in which a toe bends downward at the middle joint. The second toe is the one most likely to be affected, but this deformity can occur in ...

  7. Weil Osteotomy for Claw Toe

    This procedure relieves the symptoms of claw toe, persistent metatarsalgia, metatarsal phalangeal (MTP) joint synovitis or ... the end of the metatarsal at the base of the affected toe. This provides room for the toe to relax and return to its normal position. ...

  8. Mallet Toe Correction (DIP Joint Arthroplasty)

    This surgery corrects a toe that has become permanently bent downward. This technique straightens your toe to allow your foot to function normally. ...

  9. Minimal Incision Toe Bone Spur Removal

    Toe bone spur removal is a quick procedure that may be performed in the ...

  10. Claw Toe

    ... toes buckle and curl into a claw shape. Over time, a claw toe can become locked in this position. It can dig into the sole of your foot. ...

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