The big toe can also become stiff and misshapen through bunion growth and this can lead to a loss of flexibility. By rotating the foot outward, there is less dorsiflexion (upward bend) of the big toe ...

Have you ever kicked off your shoes after a long day and realized your big toe was throbbing? If so, you aren’t alone. Big toe joint pain is a common, but crippling, foot problem. Thankfully, various ...

A runner’s big toe has a big job. When your foot strikes the ground, it helps stiffen the tissues along your arch. This creates a stable platform, giving your foot more ability to propel you forward.

A Keller’s arthroplasty is a surgical procedure to remove bone from the spot where your big toe joint meets the metatarsal bone and replace it with soft tissue. This procedure is often done when your ...

Your feet will thank you for completing this class. If you spend all day in shoes (even comfortable ones) your feet can grow weak and stiff from lack of use over time, leading to soreness and pain.

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Below are highlights of new review articles appearing in the June 2012 issue of the JAAOS, as well as the full table of contents. Each news highlight, and listed title in the table of contents, ...

It happens sometimes when someone lifts their heel, but the ball of their big toe remains on the ground ... but further treatments depend on severity. Stiff-soled shoes or orthotics can help an ...