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Foot and Ankle Specialist Gives Insight into Serious Big Toe Injuries
December 25, 2007 at 6:58 PM
General Health News
Dr. David S. Levine was referring to such toe injuries as might ultimately manifest into hallux rigidus, which develops over time at the joint by the base of the big toe.
According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), hallux rigidus usually develops in adults between the ages of 30 and 60 years from injuries sustained as early as high school sports.
However, researchers have yet to discover why some people develop hallux rigidus, while others do not.
Dr. Levine says that foot injuries sustained by sportsmen are sometimes known as turf toe, and lead to the development of bone spurs.
He says that all this can lead to hallux rigidus if not properly treated.
He also says that hallux rigidus injuries are not injuries where an athlete can simply tape up and play through it. According to him, not properly treating big toe injuries may lead to serious consequences.
Dr. Levine points out that there are several nonsurgical treatments for hallux rigidus and other toe injuries. Such treatments usually start with shoe and activity modification, where doctors bring patients back on the road to recover by placing small pads inside their athletic shoes.
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