Hallux Rigidus

Question 1

A painful grind test and pain at the 1st MTP with push off is a sign of what condition?

Answer 1

Hallux rigidus

Question 2

What is the mainstay of non-operative treatment for hallux rigidus?

Answer 2

NSAIDs, Morton’s extension

Question 3

What are surgical treatment options for hallux rigidus?

Answer 3

1) Dorsal chielectomy
2) Moberg dorsal closing wedge osteotomy
3) Fusion
4) Keller resection arthroplasty