A Patient s Guide to Arthritis of the Big Toe (Hallux Rigidus) With Discussion on Cheilectomy and Fusion
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1 A Patient s Guide to Arthritis of the Big Toe (Hallux Rigidus) With Discussion on Cheilectomy and Fusion
2 The foot and ankle unit at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH) is a multi-disciplinary team. The team consists of two specialist orthopaedic foot and ankle consultant surgeons (Mr Singh and Mr Cullen), specialist doctors in training, a clinical nurse specialist, orthotist, physiotherapists and a physician assistant. All team members are specialised in foot and ankle care and work together to provide and deliver a quality service. What is arthritis of the big toe (hallux rigidus)? Hallux rigidus is a common term for arthritis of the metatarsophalangeal joint of the big toe. Hallux is latin for great toe and rigidus is latin for stiff. Hallux rigidus is a condition caused by arthritis (wear and tear) at the base of the big toe. This condition can affect all individuals, but is more likely to affect those who are active and regularly participate in sporting activities. Patients may feel a lump on top of the big toe, whereas the prominence in hallux valgus (bunion) is seen on the medial side of the big toe. Pain is increased when walking or running. This is caused by the upward movement of the toe where joint stiffness is most evident. 2
3 Treatment Assessment medical evaluation will determine the type of treatment that will be most appropriate for you. Osteoarthritis (wear and tear), and rheumatoid arthritis, along with infection or gout can all cause pain in the big toe and forefoot. Circulatory conditions such as diabetes and ischaemia may also be present. These conditions may have an impact on the method of treatment that your surgeon provides. 3
4 Fusion or joint replacement Cheilectomy Painkillers Modified shoe wear Insoles Manipulation Steroid injection Non surgical methods of treatment Early or mild arthritis may be treated using non invasive procedures such as insoles. It is possible to manage hallux rigidus by adapting your footwear and wearing shoes with a firm sole. This may improve your symptoms. Tender areas on top of the big toe that are uncomfortable may be relieved by the use of protective pads made of silicone and other materials. These provide cushioning to prominent or tender areas. Prescribed medications these contain anti-inflammatory properties that may help to reduce discomfort. Anti-inflammatory gels applied topically may also be effective in the relief of symptoms. Manipulation and steroid injection this procedure does not involve any surgical cuts but is usually carried out under general anaesthesia as 4
5 a day case procedure. A manipulation is performed to release the contracture of the joint to allow more movement and reduce pain. A steroid injection into the joint also helps to reduce pain and inflammation. You can remove the dressing after 24 hours and return to all normal activities. The joint may become more painful for a few weeks in a small minority of patients. Pain relief is obtained in about 50% of patients for up to two years but the procedure does not cure the underlying arthritis and further treatment has to be considered later. The procedure will be discussed with you as a way of delaying surgical methods of treatment if you have mild to moderate arthritis in the joint. Surgery should only be considered if all non surgical measures have been explored OR if symptoms are significant. Surgical methods of treatment Cheilectomy This procedure involves removing the extra bump of bone on top of the big toe that is causing pain and discomfort; it does not cure the arthritic process. By performing this operation, movement in the joint of the big toe is increased. For those patients with less severe arthritis, there is an 80% chance of this surgery being successful for up to five years. If a cheilectomy fails to improve your condition, then a fusion may be undertaken at a later date. 5
6 Fusion This operation is performed to correct deformity, relieve pain and improve function. The aim of the procedure is to fix the bones in the big toe. The operation involves holding raw bone edges together until they unite (join). The joints that are exposed and surfaces that have deteriorated will be cleared away and bony prominences will be removed. The metatarsal bone (the bone at the base of the big toe) is fused to the phalanx (toe bone). The bone is held in position by metal such as a plate or two small surgical screws. The fix is stable and there is usually no need for a cast postoperatively. The body is tricked into treating the joint as it would a broken bone and bone grows across the joint, fusing it solid. This produces a stiff joint and the ability to bend the toe at the metatarsophalangeal joint is lost. However, you will still be able to bend the toe at the interphalangeal joint. This X-ray indicates the joints involved in the procedure, which converts a relatively stiff painful metatarsophalangeal joint into a totally stiff painless joint. 6
7 Most forefoot surgery is carried out as a day case and does not involve an overnight stay in hospital. However, sometimes it is necessary to stay in hospital for one night. This will depend upon your general health and how quickly you recover from the operation. Your surgeon will advise you of the most suitable choice. Anaesthesia patients undergo either a general anaesthesia (asleep) or an ankle block using local anaesthetic (awake). In both instances a lower leg/ankle block is performed by using local anaesthetic that is injected locally. This provides pain relief following the procedure. Your anaesthetist will discuss this and offer advice regarding the most suitable method of anaesthesia. Important post operative advice Following your operation when you arrive back to the ward from theatre your foot will be elevated and you will have a padded bandage on. Wound site you will either have stitches or steri strips with a dressing covering the wound(s). It is extremely important to keep your leg elevated to above groin level for the first 72 hours following the operation. This really helps to limit swelling and reduce post-operative complications. It is unlikely that you will need crutches. A physiotherapist will assess and instruct you and will usually provide you with a post-operative shoe. In some circumstances, a cast will be applied. You must keep the foot clean and dry, protecting it when you have a bath or shower until the wound is fully healed. 7
8 An appointment to attend the outpatient department two weeks following your procedure will be arranged. The bandage and dressings will be removed along with any stitches and your wound site will be inspected. Cheilectomy the recovery period is usually quicker for this operation than for a fusion. A stiff soled shoe is provided for you to wear for the first two weeks, after which you may wear a loose shoe. It is important that you exercise the joint by holding your big toe and gently moving it up and down. Performing these exercises regularly and at an early stage following surgery allows the best possible result from your surgery. Swelling after this operation persists for about three months. As raw bone is left, you do not start feeling the benefit of the operation until about six weeks after the operation, and your symptoms should then continue to improve for up to 12 months. Fusion the recovery period for a fusion is a lengthier process than that of a cheilectomy. It will take about six weeks for your pain level to reduce and the pain and swelling will continue to improve for up to 12 months. You will be provided with a wedge shoe to wear following your operation. This shoe is designed to alleviate the weight from the front of your foot so the weight is taken through the rear of your foot. This shoe will be worn for six to eight weeks following your surgery. It will be a further six to eight weeks before you are able to wear a standard shoe. 8
9 Returning to work this depends on the type of operation you have had. If you have a chilectomy and work in an office or sedentary type of employment with provisions for you to elevate the affected limb then you may return to work following your two week outpatient appointment. If you have had a fusion, then it is usually six to eight weeks before you can comfortably return to work. However, if your employment is physically demanding and involves long periods on your feet, it is advisable to refrain from work for a longer period of time. This decision will entirely depend on, for example, your type of employment and how you get to work. Driving if you have a fusion or cheilectomy on the left foot and an automatic car you can usually drive following your two week outpatient appointment. You must be able to perform an emergency stop. Notify your insurance company of the type of operation that you have undergone to ensure that your cover is valid. Sport if you have had a cheilectomy, you will be able to return to sport much sooner. If you have had a fusion you can usually resume sport between three and six months. Vigorous sports such as football and squash are unlikely following a fusion. 9
10 Possible complications of surgery Infection this occasionally occurs in a small percentage of patients. However, if this is the case, it is possible that further surgery may be required to remove the infected bone or screws/pins. Minor infections are slightly more common and normally settle after a short course of antibiotics. Numbness or tingling this can occur at the surgical site(s) as a result of minor nerve damage. Often this is temporary; however, the numbness or sensitised area may be permanent. Incision site the outer surface of the foot where the blood supply is not so good may be slow to heal. If this is the case, more frequent wound dressings may be required to ensure that it does not become infected. Failure to relieve pain patients may continue to have pain and/or stiffness following a cheilectomy; they may then require a fusion. Very occasionally, patients with a fusion may continue to have pain. Position (fusion patients only) research has shown that 5-10% of fusions do not heal in the exact position intended. This may either be due to the fact that the position was not achieved at the time of surgery, or that the bones have shifted. Women will find that they cannot wear high heels after a fusion. 10
11 Non union (fusion surgery only) occasionally bones fail to unite (not join). If you smoke, your risk of non union or major complications are greatly increased. It is therefore essential that you stop smoking before surgery and refrain from smoking until all bones have healed. Screws occasionally screws may need to be removed if prominent. Scarring any type of surgery will leave a scar. Occasionally this causes pain and irritation. Blood clots deep vein thrombosis (D.V.T.) or pulmonary embolus (P.E.) are rare. Please inform the team if you have had a D.V.T. or P.E. before or if you have a family history of clotting disorders. Report severe pain, massive swelling, excessive numbness or pins and needles to your General Practitioner or contact the foot and ankle team. 11
12 If you have any comments regarding this leaflet contact the clinical governance department on Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust Brockley Hill Stanmore Middlesex HA7 4LP Tel: Mr Singh s secretary: Mr Cullen s secretary: RNOH RNOH February 2010 Author: Karen Alligan If you need this document to be translated into another language/large print, please contact the clinical governance department on
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