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Osteoarthritis in the foot is usually the result of a previous injury however it can also be the result of repetitive bending and stooping and although this condition tends to affect people over the age of fifty, it can also occur in people as young as twenty. This condition can cause your big toe to become stiff, swollen and painful, which can make walking painful.
Once you are referred to us you will have an X-ray which will determine the cause of your condition, for example, how much arthritis is present. An X-ray will also help us determine whether any there are any bone spurs or other abnormalities present.
This condition is commonly treated through surgical intervention. The three most common procedures are as follows.
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