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Hallux Rigidus / Big Toe Arthritis: Before & After Pictures

• Published 10/15/2018
• Last Reviewed 12/31/2019

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  Hallux Limitus Surgery

  Spur removal surgery, the "after" picture taken immediately following surgery.

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  Hallux Rigidus Surgery

  Notice the increased range of motion, the "after" picture taken immediately following surgery.

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  Hallux Limitus Correction

  Decompression Osteotomy, the "after" picture was taken 6 weeks post-op.

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  Hallux Limitus (Big Toe Arthritis) Correction

  Before and after x-rays of a Hemi joint implant used for arthritis in the great toe joint. The arthritis in the great toe joint has been removed and an implant has been placed to act as a spacer, allowing for pain-free motion.

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  First MPJ Fusion

  First MPJ fusion, metatarsal realignment and hammertoe correction surgery. After picture taken six months postop.

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  Hallux Limitus (Arthritis in the Big Toe Joint)

  In this decompression osteotomy procedure, bone cuts are made to shorten the 1st metatarsal and thereby decompress the great toe joint. Notice the increased joint space in the great toe joint that is present after the procedure.

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  Hallux Limitus (Arthritis in the Big Toe Joint)

  In this decompression procedure, bone cuts are made to shorten the 1st metatarsal and thereby decompress the great toe joint. Joint spurs are also removed during this procedure. Notice the removal of the bone spur on top of the great toe joint.

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  Great Toe Fusion

  In sever cases of big toe arthritis, the toe joint is fused to maintain correct position and relieve pain.  Metallic screws allow for decreased recovery time.

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  Hallus Limitus Fusion Surgery

  Through fusion of the great toe joint, the joint is realigned and pain eliminated.