Big toe arthritis, commonly referred to by doctors as hallux ridigus, is a common problem that develops in active individuals as we get older. Due to natural joint degeneration, and brought on by years of stress channeled through your feet, your big toe can lose flexibility and mobility. Not only can this make it difficult to flex and bend your toe, but it can make it downright painful. Check out this video for more info:
Dr. Silverman has been treating patients with big toe arthritis for more than a decade, but he’s always looking for new ways to improve his techniques and provide a better patient experience. As you may have read on the blog, Dr. Silverman has become one of the most experienced Cartiva implant surgeons in the state. Cartiva is a synthetic device that is inserted into the toe and mimics the movement of a healthy toe joint, and it provides more flexibility than the fusion operation.
In an effort to better help patients and interested readers learn more about big toe arthritis and their treatment options, Dr. Silverman put together this one-minute video highlighting the symptoms of big toe arthritis. Check out the short video, and see if what he describes sounds like something you or a loved one is dealing with. Dr. Silverman has helped so many patients put their big toe arthritis in the past, and he can help you too.