hallux rigidus presentation

1.  Medically, the big toe is referred
as the hallux.
 Hallux limitus is a progressive
arthritic condition that limits the
motion and function of the
hallux.
 Hallux limitus affects the
dorsiflexion (upward) motion,
and over time, the condition can
worsen and lead to the
condition hallux rigidus, or no

2.  a repetitive stress on the big toe.
 Abnormal muscle imbalance in the foot.
 Presence of flat feet.
 Inflammatory or autoimmune disorder (such as rheumatoid
arthritis)
 Degenerative joint disease (osteoarthritis)
 Gout: a medical condition caused by high level of uric acid in blood.
 In some cases this condition is genetic.

3. Signs and Symptoms.
•Pain and stiffness when moving your
big toe.
•Pain in your affected area when
walking, running, or squatting.
•Swelling and inflammation in or near
your first MTP joint.
•Limping.
•Increased pain and stiffness in cold
temperatures
•Difficulty wearing shoes, especially
high heels, due to increased pressure
on the joint.
•Decreased range of motion of big toe.

6. 1. Hallux rigidus is a form of arthritis.
a) True …
b) False
2. Although men and women can both develop Hallux Rigidus, adult males between the ages of 30-60 years old
have the high rate of occurrence.
a) True..
b) False
3. Which of the following are common risk factors of Hallux Rigidus?
a) Previous injury in big toe
b) Participating in sports activities
c) Gout
d) Presence of flatfeet
e) All of the above…

7. 4. Which of the following are possible causes of Hallux Rigidus?
a) Family history of hallux rigidus
b) Muscle imbalance in the foot
c) An inflammatory or autoimmune disorder, such as Rheumatoid Arthritis.
d) All of the above…
5. What may not be a sign or symptom of Hallux Rigidus?
a) Difficulty in bending the big toe.
b) Decreased range of motion of the big toe.
c) Noticeable cyst on the big toe……
d) Swelling and inflammation in the first metatarsophalangeal joint

8. 6. People who develop Hallux Rigidus may begin to experience severe pain, while performing what daily
activities?
a) Walking
b) Climbing
c) Standing
d) All of the above
1. Which of the following is a possible complication of Hallux Rigidus?
a) Fracture of the big toe
b) Fibrosis, due to severe degenerative arthritis….
c) Fracture of the big toe and fibrosis.
d) There are no complications associated with hallux rigidus.

9. http://www.footvitals.com/jo
ints/hallux-limitus.html
http://www.dovemed.com/hallux-rigidus/