Great Toe Arthritis
Pain and stiffness in the big toe joint, a condition known as great toe arthritis, can significantly impact daily life. It can make every step painful, limit the types of shoes you can wear, and prevent you from enjoying activities like walking or hiking. This degenerative condition occurs when joint cartilage wears down, leading to bone-on-bone friction. When conservative treatments fail to provide relief, surgery may be considered.
Dr Blake Fidock at Ortho ARC in Brisbane specialises in advanced surgical options for great toe arthritis, including both fusion and minimally invasive surgery (MIS).
Understanding Great Toe Arthritis
The great toe is essential to proper walking. During each step, the joint must bend to allow the foot to push off the ground. When arthritis develops, this movement becomes painful and restricted. Over time, bone spurs may develop around the joint, making it difficult to find comfortable footwear.
Patients often ask about the difference between a bunion and great toe arthritis. While both can affect the big toe joint, a bunion is a structural deformity of the joint, whereas arthritis is the degeneration of the joint’s cartilage. It is possible to have both conditions simultaneously.
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