Experiencing pain or issues with your big toe? Balance Foot & Ankle Specialist in Michigan offers expert diagnosis and treatment to relieve discomfort.
Pain in the big toe is one of the most common foot complaints seen by podiatrists, with a wide range of underlying causes that produce similar symptoms but require different treatments. The first metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint—the joint at the base of the big toe—and the toe itself are subject to substantial forces during walking (the … Read more
First metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint fusion—also called first MTP arthrodesis or hallux rigidus surgery—is the gold-standard surgical treatment for severe arthritis of the big toe joint. It permanently eliminates motion at the first MTP joint by allowing the metatarsal bone and the proximal phalanx (the first bone of the big toe) to grow together into a … Read more
Hallux Rigidus: Big Toe Arthritis Symptoms, Causes & Non-Surgical Treatment Hallux rigidus is degenerative arthritis of the first metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint — the joint at the base of the big toe. It is the most common form of arthritis in the foot, affecting up to 1 in 40 adults over 50. Despite its ominous-sounding name … Read more
Hallux Rigidus: Complete Guide to Big Toe Arthritis, Grades, and Treatment Hallux Rigidus: Complete Guide to Big Toe Arthritis Hallux rigidus — literally “stiff big toe” — is osteoarthritis of the first metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint. It is the most common arthritic condition in the foot, affecting an estimated 1 in 40 people over age 50 … Read more
Gout on Top of Foot 2026: Causes, Diagnosis & Fast Relief Gout: The Foot Connection Gout is the most common inflammatory arthritis in adults, affecting over 9 million Americans. It results from the deposition of monosodium urate crystals in joints and surrounding tissues when serum uric acid levels remain chronically elevated. The first metatarsophalangeal (MTP) … Read more
Should I Go to the Doctor for a Broken Toe? [Big Toe & Pinky Toe Guide] Most people wonder whether a broken toe actually needs medical attention — after all, can a doctor really do anything for a small bone? The answer depends on which toe is broken, how it’s fractured, and whether you have … Read more
A Modern Solution for a Pain-Free Step Minimally Invasive Hammer Toe Surgery: What You Need to Know If you’re experiencing burning, tingling, or numbness between your toes—especially when walking—you may have Morton’s neuroma. One of the most effective and simple tools for diagnosing this condition is Mulder’s Click Test. At Balance Foot & Ankle Specialist … Read more
BEST Sesamoiditis Treatment [Big Toe Joint Pain & Big Toe Treatment] 🦶Do you have BOTTOM of the big toe joint pain? This is called SESAMOIDITIS & we will show you the BEST 13 Sesamoiditis Home Treatments & Big Toe Joint Pain Treatments!🦶https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItwfjjX2_Uc 🦶Do you have BOTTOM of the big toe joint pain? This is called … Read more
BEST Sprained Big Toe Joint Treatment [Turf Toe Treatment & Exercises] 🦶Do you have Sprained Big Toe Joint or Turf Toe Injury? Use the NEW Sprained Big Toe Joint Treatments & Turf Toe Treatments! 🦶https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GcZkJuvdAI 🦶Do you have Sprained Big Toe Joint or Turf Toe Injury? Use the NEW Sprained Big Toe Joint Treatments & … Read more
Stiff Big Toe Joint Pain(Hallux Rigidus) TREATMENT [Exercises, Taping] Do you have stiff big toe joint pain? We go over the best big toe joint arthritis & hallux rigidus self treatment!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHOmBV4js_E 🦶 Do you have stiff big toe joint pain? We go over the best big toe joint arthritis & hallux rigidus self treatment!🦶 We … Read more