Hallux Rigidus / Big Toe Arthritis: Before & After Pictures

Published 10/15/2018
Last Reviewed 12/31/2019

In this video we discuss Big Toe Arthritis and the advanced treatment options available to our patients.

Our nationally recognized physicians are at the forefront of the treatment for Hallux Limiuts (Arthritis of the Great Toe Joint). Our doctors helped develop the leading implant for great toe arthritis and teach surgeons across the country how to perform this procedure.

If joint fusion is necessary, rest assure, our success rate is over 99%. This is in part to the innovative technique that was developed with the help of UFAI physicians. This allows for weight to be placed immediately on the foot versus the norm of 6-8 weeks! Read more option our hallux limitus care and treatment options here.

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Hallux Limitus Surgery

Spur removal surgery, the "after" picture taken immediately following surgery.
Hallux Rigidus Surgery

Notice the increased range of motion, the "after" picture taken immediately following surgery.
Hallux Limitus Correction

Decompression Osteotomy, the "after" picture was taken 6 weeks post-op.
Hallux Limitus (Big Toe Arthritis) Correction

Before and after x-rays of a Hemi joint implant used for arthritis in the great toe joint. The arthritis in the great toe joint has been removed and an implant has been placed to act as a spacer, allowing for pain-free motion.
First MPJ Fusion

First MPJ fusion, metatarsal realignment and hammertoe correction surgery. After picture taken six months postop.
Hallux Limitus (Arthritis in the Big Toe Joint)

In this decompression osteotomy procedure, bone cuts are made to shorten the 1st metatarsal and thereby decompress the great toe joint. Notice the increased joint space in the great toe joint that is present after the procedure.
Hallux Limitus (Arthritis in the Big Toe Joint)

In this decompression procedure, bone cuts are made to shorten the 1st metatarsal and thereby decompress the great toe joint. Joint spurs are also removed during this procedure. Notice the removal of the bone spur on top of the great toe joint.
Great Toe Fusion

In sever cases of big toe arthritis, the toe joint is fused to maintain correct position and relieve pain. Metallic screws allow for decreased recovery time.
Hallus Limitus Fusion Surgery

Through fusion of the great toe joint, the joint is realigned and pain eliminated.

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