Hallux rigidus, also known as big toe arthritis, is the most common arthritis found in the foot. In fact, it’s so common that it’s likely either you or someone you know will suffer from this type of ...

Psoriatic arthritis happens when your immune system mistakenly attacks healthy cells in your body. (About 1.5 million 2 people in America have psoriatic arthritis.) If you are trying to determine ...

FOOT, ARTHRITIS CAN BE PAINFUL AND AFFECT YOUR DAY TO DAY LIFE. AND THANKS TO A FEW FACTORS THAT MAY BE MORE COMMON IN WOMEN THAN IT IS IN MEN. JOINING US THIS MORNING WITH MORE IS DOCTOR DAN PATEL ...

There are numerous potential causes of pain in your big toe, as well as inflammation and reduced mobility. When you experience joint pain in your big toe, your first thought might be arthritis. For ...

The big toe on Pattie Bostick-Winn’s right foot was excruciatingly painful, likely the result of her 10 years as a professional dancer in Broadway-style shows. Often, she had to wear heels on the ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I’ve been told I have arthritis at the base of my big toe. Can this problem be helped? Yes. Arthritis of the great toe is called hallux rigidus, which means a stiff great toe. The ...

Courtney is a registered nurse with over 13 years of experience in the clinical setting, helping individuals navigate their way through their healthcare journeys. She has been in the frontlines ...