tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25570835.post5359100773449017210..comments2023-10-24T07:43:04.056+13:00Comments on GaryMoller.com - Health, Fitness - Naturally!: Hallux rigidus - metatarsal-phalangeal-joint pain (Turf Toe) - Treatment AdviceGary Mollerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12046982185323982734noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25570835.post-90984735887106291912009-12-31T09:48:45.830+13:002009-12-31T09:48:45.830+13:00Dr.Big Toe is a great product for turf toe.Dr.Big Toe is a great product for turf toe.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04276121976622673635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25570835.post-21177822104421067422008-07-26T05:15:00.000+12:002008-07-26T05:15:00.000+12:00I had gone to the doctor for years with my big to...I had gone to the doctor for years with my big toe pain--but no help (wear a pad underneath), mainly because it is an HMO.<BR/><BR/>Then the bone spur became too large and painful to ignore. I found an orthopedic surgeon (young, athletic) who would remove just the bone spur, sort of clean up the joint, but not put the pin in. (The older, more-experienced surgeon I consulted would ONLY do the pin surgery.) My surgeon figured I still have the pin option later--and some of his other patients, including runners, were very happy having just had the spur removed.<BR/><BR/>That was 5 years ago, I have virtually no pain, some balance issues (minor compensation)--but have retained some movement in the joint, which comes in useful for my daily, intense yoga practice! [I'm 60 years old, and it was probably from dancing and genetics....]Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00554290744090283250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25570835.post-32579055259386059882008-07-09T09:45:00.000+12:002008-07-09T09:45:00.000+12:00Thanks for the comments Lorraine. When conservati...Thanks for the comments Lorraine. When conservative measures have been exhausted, surgery then comes in as a reasonable option for serious consideration. The reason for caution is that there is no going back.<BR/>I am pleased that it worked so well for you.Gary Mollerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12046982185323982734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25570835.post-47853379889761694432008-07-09T08:12:00.000+12:002008-07-09T08:12:00.000+12:00I had hallux rigidus and know how excrutiating the...I had hallux rigidus and know how excrutiating the pain is and took votaren on a daily basis for that pain. I was sent to a surgeon at the hospital and took the plunge and had an operation where he took away the arthritis causing this pain and fused the joint. The pain disappeared. the downside being that I can no longer wear high heels and found the most comfortable footwear on a daily basis are Birkenstock sandals. I am not able to stand on tip toes on that foot but to be free of the pain is worth it.pandoraholichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14793463802553811894noreply@blogger.com