As we age, we develop wear and tear of all of our joints, including in our feet and toes. Also known as Hallux Rigidus, arthritis of the great toe joint can cause you pain. Over time the cartilage in your big toe joint can get worn down, which can cause narrowing of the joint and can also cause bone spurs to form.

Podiatrist (foot and ankle surgeon) Dr. Jennifer Boeri discusses how arthritis progresses, how it causes pain, how arthritis is diagnosed and what treatments are available at different stages.

Learn more about Dr. Boeri at https://orthopedics.holy-cross.com/jennifer-boeri-dpm.

For more information about servicess offered at Holy Cross Orthopedic Institute, visit http://www.HolyCrossOrthopedics.com.

Arthritis is the wear of the normal lining or cartilage of the joint and can occur in any or multiple joints around the foot and ankle.

In most people, there is no definitive cause and probably relates to the enormous stresses across the joint even when walking.

We’ve asked expert orthopaedic surgeon Mr Paul Hamilton to explain what arthritis of the foot feels like and how it can be treated.

Book an appointment with Mr Hamilton: https://www.topdoctors.co.uk/doctor/paul-hamilton
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