Non-surgical Treatment for Hallux limitus
When patients initially present with this condition we prefer to treat non-surgically.
To confirm a diagnosis we are able to refer in-house at The Yorkshire Foot Hospital for an x-ray :
- Orthotics
- Physiotherapy eg joint mobilisation, exercises, ice
- Anti-inflammatory medication
- Footwear advice
If this first stage approach does not provide the correct level of relief :
- Steroid injection (cortisone)
- Ostenil injection (Hyaluronic acid to help reduce pain and stiffness in the treatment of osteoarthritis)
Surgical Treatment for Hallux limitus
There are a number of surgical treatments available at The Yorkshire Foot Hospital for the Hallux limitus.
Following consultation and a review of your x-rays, your Consultant Podiatric Surgeon will decide upon
the best treatment of choice based on a number of factors :
- Your overall general health, age and lifestyle
- Any underlying biomechanical issues
- Whether you wish to return quickly to sport
- The severity of the disease