Hallux Rigidus, self-manage or clinical interventions
Hello
I've got quite severe Hallux Rigidus in my right foot, with a couple of bone spurs at the bottom of the toes. After many years running, I am now limited to walking which is uncomfortable even in shoes that have specialised insoles made by my local hospital.
For the last year, I have attempted to self-manage the pain by adapting what I do, epsom salt baths, upping the turmeric etc, yet now at a point where I am considering more clinical interventions. I have been pondering if this would help with my symptoms, yet don't want to make my situation worse, increase the pain and lesson my mobility.
I guess I'm asking if anyone has been in this situation, what made them decide to go down the clinical route and if this helped matters.
Thanks
Chris
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Hello @ChrisG9
I can quite understand your need to get as informed as possible before making any decisions about your Hallux Rigidus.
I hope this helps I've done a quick search for you with all the threads on the condition:
Best of luck and please if you don't mind posting to let us know how you get on it might help someone else in your position in the future.
Ellen.
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Hi I've got a similar problem and the doctor has suggested surgery,hope you get help soon
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Hi have you looked at wide fit trainers at all ,my podiatrist suggested them but not sure where to find them
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If you decide to go down the surgery route, I would recommend asking for a joint replacement, if suitable for you, and not fusion. Especially if you're used to being active.
I had my big toe fused last year and wish I'd had a joint put in, instead.
(I was similar to you, running then having to give up etc…)
The fused joint reduces the range of movement and stride you're able to take.
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Yes, I have some wide easy to put on trainers with hospital made insoles 😊
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Thanks Hazy, are you given an option when seeing the consultant?
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I think it will depend on which part of the country you are in. I'm Somerset and was given a choice of private hospital or NHS. I chose private, purely for ease of travel and parking. The consultant asked if I wanted fused or joint. I was expecting to just be offered fused, so had that in my mind before I went in. STUPIDLY, I thought, "I dont want to cost the NHS extra money. Mum had the same fusion and she was fine." (Big difference between me and mum was, she's not a person that walks far and I do on average 15,000 - 20,000 steps 5x days a week. So didn't think it through properly)
I really wish I'd had a joint put in.
If I were you, whoever you end up seeing, ask for a joint and highlight how active you are and need to continue to be.
I really hope you have success going forward
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Thanks for your advice and support.
I decided to pursue a clinical route and after seeing a consultant, I'm hopefully having toe fusion at the end of October
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