Podiatry Blog

What’s new in hallux rigidus? I had a look around and there is nothing. The only thing that seem to be new is some discussions around the terminology (Functional hallux rigidus), some research on how it affects gait (Gait changes following cheilectomy for hallux rigidus), and some outcome studies on surgical procedures (Surgery for hallux rigidus). This is somewhat disappointing that it is a common problem and is frequently seen in podiatric practice. The treatment options still remain pain relief, some sort of rocker in or outside the shoe to restore the pivot and surgery. As the biomechanics of hallux rigidus are far reaching up the kinetic chain would you not expect more to have been done on it.