DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I’ve been told I have arthritis at the base of my big toe. Can this problem be helped? Yes. Arthritis of the great toe is called hallux rigidus, which means a stiff great toe. The ...

Hallux rigidus, also known as big toe arthritis, is the most common arthritis found in the foot. In fact, it’s so common that it’s likely either you or someone you know will suffer from this type of ...

Have you ever kicked off your shoes after a long day and realized your big toe was throbbing? If so, you aren’t alone. Big toe joint pain is a common, but crippling, foot problem. Thankfully, various ...

Any joint can become arthritic, but the most commonly affected areas of the body are the knees, hands, hips, feet and lower back - getty For many of us, aches and pains, sore joints and stiffness are ...

The big toe on Pattie Bostick-Winn’s right foot was excruciatingly painful, likely the result of her 10 years as a professional dancer in Broadway-style shows. Often, she had to wear heels on the ...

Most of us at one time or another check in with our doctor with some type of joint pain. This becomes increasingly common as we get older. It’s helpful to learn what might be a simple overuse injury ...

ATLANTA, March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- OrthoVentions LLC today announced its investment in Motio OV, an early-stage company created in partnership with the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS). Motio OV ...

Wolfson relayed that Positano said, "Turf toe is one of the most feared sports injuries in sports medicine, because ...

Here is more to know about turf toe, how it occurs, the variety of designations and notable cases of the injury in big-time athletes.

Rachel Tavel is a doctor of physical therapy, certified strength and conditioning specialist and writer. She works as a physical therapist in an outpatient orthopedic physical therapy setting and as a ...

Many different conditions can affect the health of your feet. If you’re someone who spends a lot of time on your feet, you may be used to a dull, aching sensation. If that pain prevents you from ...