Hallux Rigidus Operation

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Hallux Rigidus is the stiffening of the metatarsophalangeal joint located between the metatarsal bone and the big toe. Another name for Hallux Rigidus is big toe arthritis. Hallux Rigidus can cause severe pain and problems in walking and standing in individuals.

Surgical method is preferred in cases where the daily lives of individuals are affected. Hallux rigidus surgery is performed under spinal (epidural) anesthesia and takes approximately 1 hour, depending on the surgical procedure to be performed.

The causes of hallux rigidus include genetic factors, working by standing on tiptoe or squatting for long periods of time, injuries that cause joint damage, and rheumatological conditions such as arthritis.

Symptoms include pain during movement in the big toe, swelling, joint stiffness, bone protrusions felt on the big toe, limitation of movement and numbness in the big toe.

Surgery is recommended in cases where other treatment methods are not successful, the walking quality of individuals is greatly reduced, and their daily lives are affected.

Surgery is performed to treat the symptoms of Hallux Rigidus. This surgery, performed under spinal anesthesia, can be performed with 3 different methods: Joint Debridement, Joint Arthrodesis and Joint Replacement (Arthroplasty).

After the surgery, individuals can stay in the hospital for 1 night if deemed necessary by the doctor. It is important for individuals to wear special , orthepeadic shoes, special shoe insoles and use crutches after the surgery. it is important to give the entire load to the heel when walking.

Wound healing takes 10 to 14 days to settle down. It is important for individuals not to move unless necessary during this period, to rest, to position their operated feet high, and to move their ankles to prevent clot formation. Individuals are given physical therapy and hallux rigidus exercises to promote healing. It is important for individuals to do these exercises and start physical therapy.

After 6 weeks, the wound area will be fully healed and the pain experienced by individuals while standing and walking will decrease. In this way, individuals can stop putting their weight on their heels and using crutches while walking.

• Correct and proper use of prescribed medicines is highly important
• It is very important to keep the operated foot above heart level to prevent swelling
• It is important for individuals to use crutches, special shoes and special insoles while walking for the recovery period
• Starting physical therapy and hallux rigidus exercises recommended by the doctor has a positive effect on recovery
• The incision area should be kept clean and dry to prevent infection

Hallux rigidus are deformities that occur in the big toe joint. It causes symptoms that restrict individuals’ daily lives. In advanced deformities, it causes symptoms such as severe pain and limitation of movement in individuals. Surgical method is preferred at this time. After surgery, individuals’ pain decreases and improves, and their mobility limitations disappear. In this way, individuals can continue their daily lives in a healthy way.

The Hallux Rigidus Operation cost varies depending on the healthcare provider, orthopedist’s experiences, surgery method, situations of disorder and location where treatment is performed.

As Prospero Medical, we offer affordable Hallux RigidusSurgery in Turkey. To learn more about the Hallux Rigidus Operation, please contact us for a free quotation.