Big Toe Joint Fusion Surgery involve

Big toe joint fusion surgery involves removing the damaged cartilage within the joint and preparing the bones for fusion. The bones are then aligned and held together with screws or plates to create a stable union. After surgery, the foot is immobilized to allow the bones to heal and fuse together. Rehabilitation exercises are later initiated to restore strength and function to the foot.

Need for Big Toe Joint Fusion Surgery

Might need big toe joint fusion surgery, also known as first metatarsophalangeal joint fusion, for the following reasons:

• Severe Arthritis: If you have advanced arthritis in the big toe joint that causes chronic pain, swelling, stiffness, and limits your mobility, conservative treatments such as medication, physical therapy, and orthotics may not provide sufficient relief. Big toe joint fusion surgery is often recommended to alleviate pain and improve joint function.
• Failed Conservative Treatments: If you have tried various non-surgical treatments for big toe joint problems, such as corticosteroid injections or splinting, but they have not provided long-lasting relief, surgery may be considered as an option.
• Joint Instability: In cases of significant joint instability due to ligament damage or other structural issues, big toe joint fusion surgery can provide stability and prevent further deformity or dysfunction.
• Correction of Deformity: If you have a severe deformity, such as hallux valgus (bunion) or hallux rigidus (stiff big toe), that significantly affects your ability to walk and perform daily activities, big toe joint fusion surgery may be recommended to correct the deformity and improve foot function.