Hallux rigidus: clinical examination, radiology, and classification

Abstract

The severity of hallux rigidus depends on the degree of joint involvement, from local pain to stress fractures of other bones of the foot due to hyper-support. Radiology is mandatory to have an accurate diagnosis and gives us a parameter of joint injury. We use the Coughlin and Shurnas classification as the gold standard for treatment. Level of Evidence IV.

Keywords

• Hallux rigidus/therapy
• Hallux rigidus/classification
• Hallux rigidus/diagnostic imaging
• Metatarsophalangeal joint