Hallux Rigidus - surgery options
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For years i've had pain when walking anything more than a couple of miles due arthritis in both my big toe joints. At rest no problem. Given I enjoy hill walking it's annoying! Saw a consultant who recommended toe joint replacements or fusion but I'm worried about the quality of the outcome versus where I am now. I wonder if anyone out there has got any experience. (particularly hikers! - actually any views gratefully received) thanks
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lindleyk alrick
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Hilly123 alrick
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joyce16553 alrick
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eileenf joyce16553
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Keep going- the pain does go eventually! I'm now 6 months post op and my feet have finally settled down. I'm back to walking and managed two three mile walks this weekend without my feet hurting at all. It's taken a very long time for my feet to settle and I was surprised at this but it does get better.
I had both feet done at once -aitken and scarf osteomy done by the NHS in Perth, Scotland. My toes were pinned rather than fused but I think it depends on how bad your toes are.
joyce16553 eileenf
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