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Big toe joint arthritis (hallux rigidus) makes pushing off when you walk feel like grinding glass — but rocker shoes, stiff inserts, and joint injections can usually control the pain without surgery.
You’re in the right place. Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS — board-certified foot & ankle surgeon with 3,000+ surgeries — explains exactly what big toe joint arthritis means and what works. Call (810) 206-1402 for same-day appointment at Howell or Bloomfield Township.
Hallux Rigidus (Big Toe Arthritis): Treatment
Quick answer: Hallux Rigidus requires specialized care. Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM coordinates with rheumatology when needed.
Diagnosis
Clinical exam, X-rays, MRI when needed. Sometimes lab work for systemic disease.
Treatment
Anti-inflammatories, custom orthotics, supportive shoes, sometimes injections, surgery as last resort.
Schedule
Book online or call (810) 206-1402.
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If home treatment isn’t providing relief for your hallux rigidus, our podiatry team at Balance Foot & Ankle can help with same-day evaluations and advanced in-office care.
Same-day appointments available. (810) 206-1402
Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM is a board-certified foot & ankle surgeon (ABFAS & ABPM) at Balance Foot & Ankle Specialists in Southeast Michigan. With over a decade of clinical experience, he specializes in heel pain, bunions, diabetic foot care, sports injuries, and minimally invasive surgery. Dr. Biernacki is a member of the APMA and ACFAS, and his patient education content on MichiganFootDoctors.com and YouTube has made him one of the most-followed foot & ankle educators on YouTube.