What is hallux rigidus?

"Hallux" refers to the big toe, "limitus" and "rigidus" indicate that movement of the big toe is either limited or progressed to being rigid. It is actually a form of degenerative arthritis (a wearing out of the cartilage within the joint that occurs in the foot and other parts of the body).

How do members experience hallux rigidus?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with hallux rigidus*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for hallux rigidus*

Who has hallux rigidus on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 0
30s 2
40s 10
50s 22
60s 23
70+ 8

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 29
Female 35