Expert treatment of Hallux Rigidus in Sussex and London
Hallux Rigidus describes the osteoarthritis of the big toe joint combined with pain and restricted movement in this joint. These are commonly perceived in sports men and women, particularly in runners. The neutral rolling movement is no longer possible and causes pain, which will cause the patient to involuntarily change their walk or run to avoid pain in the feet. Subsequently this may lead to knee, hip or back pain. In mild cases of Hallux Rigidus custom-made insoles are recommended. In more advanced stages of Hallux Rigidus various surgical treatment options may be considered. The most common option is the fusion of the metatarsophalangeal joint. With this operation, the arthritic pain is eliminated, but it leaves the joint with no mobility at all. The fusion of the metatarsophalangeal joint should only be undertaken as a last resort.
Any movement is possible with the Metatarso-Phalangeal Implant System from HemiCap. More than 35,000 successful implantations have been made worldwide, and this implant has been the subject of more than ten years of reliable research. specially made with the metatarsal bones in mind.
Osteoarthritis of the big toe joint accompanied by pain and limited mobility is known as Hallux Rigidus. These are frequently observed in athletes, both male and female, especially in contact sports and runners. The patient will involuntarily alter their gait or pace to avoid foot pain as the neutral rolling movement is no longer possible and causes discomfort. This could therefore result in back, hip, or knee pain. For mild cases of Hallux Rigidus, it is advised to use custom made insoles. In cases where Hallux Rigidus is more advanced, there are a number of surgical treatment options to take into account. The fusion of the metatarsophalangeal joint is the most typical choice. This procedure removes the arthritic pain, but it leaves the joint without sufficient mobility. The most up-to-date and, in our opinion, best option is hemiarthroplasty, which is essentially joint-preserving surgery that relieves arthritic joint surfaces using an implant.
Resurfacing the metatarsal bone head with the Arthrosurface HemiCAP technique is uncomplicated and only requires a minimally invasive method.
This procedure allows the affected bone to be removed but requires only a minor resection of the subchondral bone. Therefore, the bone remains sufficiently viable to create a suitable metatarsal parabola. These would be relevant for future treatment options, should they ever be necessary.
A proven fixation ensures a stable implantation.
Future possibilities are preserved by minimal bone removal.
The implanted toe length is assigned to the anatomical inlay.
This method is similar to the old Cartiva implant operation, which unfortunately Stryker has stopped manufacturing.
Most private insurance companies cover the costs of this procedure.