According to the ACFAS, this injury happens due to repetitively bending the big toe upward or jamming it. Repetitive jumping or running could cause the big toe to bend awkwardly. The condition is more common in athletes who play on artificial turf.

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A metatarsal osteotomy is an operation for bunions. The exact type of osteotomy can vary and may be known as a ‘Scarf’ or ‘Chevron’ osteotomy, but the principles of the operation are the same. Often an ‘Akin’ osteotomy is also performed to help realign the toe. Why might this surgery be necessary?

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The big toe is slightly weaker with a bunion, and this transfers weight onto the ball of the foot. After bunion surgery, this transfer of weight can increase. Therefore, if you have pain under the ball of the foot (“metatarsalgia”) it may be worse after bunion surgery and it may also develop for the first time. Careful surgical technique can reduce this risk, but it cannot avoid it completely. Most people who develop metatarsalgia are comfortable with a simple insole in the shoe but occasionally surgery is required. Tilting big toeHydrocortisone is a type of medicine known as a steroid (or corticosteroid). Corticosteroids are not the same as anabolic steroids. It helps to rest the joint for 24 hours after the injection and avoid heavy exercise. It's safe to take everyday painkillers such as paracetamol or ibuprofen. Serious side effects Following successful fusion, you will be able to wear most shoes but not uually those which hace a high heel bigger than 2 inches/5 cm. Furthermore, exercise activities allowed subsequently are unrestricted. The operation is performed under general anaesthetic or regional anaesthetic. Regarding activity, you cannot play sports or wear high heels until 3 months after surgery. Swelling will continue but slowly improve until 4-6 months post operation.

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The main symptom of chronic regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is pain, which can sometimes be severe, continuous and debilitating. It's usually confined to one limb, but can sometimes spread to other parts of the body. Slightly stiffer big toe Samim M, Walsh P, Gyftopoulos S, Meislin R, Beltran L. Postoperative MRI of Massive Rotator Cuff Tears. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2018;211(1):146-54. doi:10.2214/AJR.17.19281 - Pubmed Sometimes the big toe moves and rubs on the adjacent toes (forming a bunion type deformity) towards the second toe, and the toes may rub together. How is a diagnosis made? Eajazi A, Kussman S, LeBedis C et al. Rotator Cuff Tear Arthropathy: Pathophysiology, Imaging Characteristics, and Treatment Options. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2015;205(5):W502-11. doi:10.2214/AJR.14.13815 - Pubmed The dose of hydrocortisone depends on the size of the joint. It can vary between 5mg and 50mg of hydrocortisone. Will the dose I have go up or down?

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This helps keep it clean, reducing the risk of infection, as well as keeping it safe from any accidental bumps. However, if it does develop, treatment with heparin and Warfarin will be necessary to prevent the clot travelling to the lungs.