It is evidenced that hallux rigidus is one of the common disorders affecting the first metatarsophalangeal joint, responsible for nearly 9.3% of patients visiting a podiatrist. Despite the availability of surgical treatment options for hallux rigidus, there is less evidence for the outcomes of surgical procedures in athletes or active duty military populations. According to a recent study published in the Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association decompressive osteotomy, cheilectomy, and first metatarsophalangeal joint arthrodesis were found to be reliable and effective procedures for treatment of hallux rigidus in both active duty military and non-active duty patients.
Moreover, the study reported that active duty military personal have a high rate of recurring to their prior military activities after surgical treatment of hallux rigidus. A retrospective review involved 80…
