Pierre Dupont Doctor of Podiatric Medicine | Chiropodist | Foot Specialist explains that repetitive excessive compressive forces derived to the big toe joint may lead to a specific osteoarthritic condition named «Hallux Limitus» which means stiff big toe joint.

1. Pierre Dupont Doctor of
Podiatric Medicine |
Chiropodist | Foot Specialist
Talks About Two Common
Foot Deformities

2. Pierre Dupont Doctor of Podiatric Medicine |
Chiropodist | Foot Specialist explains that
repetitive excessive compressive forces
derived to the big toe joint may lead to a
specific osteoarthritic condition named «Hallux
Limitus» which means stiff big toe joint. As the
deeper aspects of the joint surfaces start to
wear away, excessive bone depositions,
either called “bone spurs” or osteophytes, are
progressively growing on the top of the
affected articulation and limiting its range of
motion.

3. If one suffers from hyperpronation or
repetitive ankle bone dislocation, the big toe
joint may be put under excessive
compression at each step. While this joint
problem can develop at any age, it is most
common between the ages of 30-60. People
suffering from this problem often change the
way they walk which can lead to further
stress on other body parts such as knees,
hips and low back. Once this condition is
diagnosed through X-rays, it can be treated
with specific external orthotic devices or with
internal HyProCure stents.

4. Soft laser therapy and switching to stiff heel
to toes-soled shoes with a rocker that take
the pressure off the big toe will also help the
to reduce pain and inflammation. In the cases
when the conservative options are not
enough, Pierre Dupont D.P.M. | Chiropodist |
Foot Specialist mentions that a joint cleaning
and reshaping procedure may be the next
option.

5. Pierre Dupont Doctor of Podiatric Medicine |
Chiropodist | Foot Specialist has an extensive
background when it comes to understanding
and treating foot joints disorders. One of the
common foot problems faced by many people
is the progressive bunion deformity. A bunion
is an abnormal, bony bump that progressively
grows at the inside aspect of the big toe joint
as the big toe is simultaneously deviating
against the lesser toes.

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