Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM — Board-Certified Podiatric Surgeon | Balance Foot & Ankle | Last reviewed: May 2026 Quick Answer The four most common types of foot arthritis are: osteoarthritis (wear-and-tear, affects big toe and midfoot most), rheumatoid arthritis (autoimmune, usually affects multiple joints symmetrically, starts in the forefoot), gout (uric acid … Read more
Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM Board-certified podiatric surgeon & foot specialist | Balance Foot & Ankle Last reviewed: May 2026 Quick Answer: Subtalar arthritis is degeneration of the joint between the heel bone (calcaneus) and the talus — the small but critical joint that controls side-to-side foot motion. Most commonly caused by calcaneal … Read more
Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPMBoard-Certified Podiatric Surgeon | Balance Foot & AnkleLast reviewed: May 2026 | 3,000+ surgeries performed Quick Answer Ankle arthritis — most commonly caused by prior ankle fracture or ligament injury — causes progressive ankle pain, stiffness, and swelling that limits walking, stair climbing, and uneven terrain. Conservative management (bracing, … Read more
Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPMBoard-Certified Podiatric Surgeon | Balance Foot & AnkleLast reviewed: May 2026 | 3,000+ surgeries performed Quick Answer Midfoot arthritis is degeneration of the joints in the middle of the foot — most commonly the tarsometatarsal (TMT) joints and the naviculocuneiform joints — causing aching arch pain, stiffness, and a … Read more
Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM Board-certified podiatric surgeon | Balance Foot & AnkleLast reviewed: May 2026 Quick answer: Big toe arthritis (hallux rigidus) causes progressive stiffness and pain in the first metatarsophalangeal joint. Grade 1–2 cases respond well to orthotics, cortisone injections, and shoe modifications. Grade 3–4 cases often require surgery — cheilectomy … Read more