The stiff big toe joint explained
The painful ‘big toe’ (hallux) joint explained – hallux limitus Our task as clinicians is to prevent the worsening of the painful bunion – hallux valgus or stiff toe known as hallux limitus. Long-term failure to act means the joint fails to work. Two main...
Protect your bunion
Trying to avoid bunion surgery Protect your bunion and avoid bunion surgery. Your skin is at greatest risk and the tissues that lie under the skin. Local protection using a felt dressing is discussed with the support of a video made for consultingfootpain. If we can...
Hallux Valgus known as bunion
Confusing terminology Hallux valgus known as bunion deformity confuses many. The Bunion is the bump (soft and hard) on the side of the big toe joint. As the toe bends outwards toward the smaller toes we call this valgus deformity. Hallux just means toe in a language...
Podiatry as an Inspiring Career
Making Podiatry Your First Choice It was easy to recall that I failed to achieve the career that I had originally wanted. However, forty years on I can look back and appreciate that a change of career left me satisfied. I discuss my experience after attending a new...
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