Mtp joint foot
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) such as ibuprofen can reduce discomfort in the case of inflammation.ĭepending on the nature of the condition, there are a range of surgical procedures which can be used to treat an MTP joint dislocation, including bone procedures such as PIP joint fusion and a Weil’s osteotomy soft tissue operations such as extensor tendon lengthening and 2nd MTP joint capsular release and combined bone and soft tissue procedures.Īs with all foot surgery it is common for swelling to persist for some months after surgery and is completely normal.
The toe joint can then become stiff or painful. This means that the cartilage gets thin and the joint often gets large bone spurs. Once the MTP joint dislocation has been confirmed, there are a number of treatment options available, including strapping or taping, which, provided a fixed deformity has not already occurred, can realign the toes, offering relief and stability silicon toe sleeves which serve to protect the toes from rubbing against the footwear a change of footwear to shoes with stiffer soles, providing more protection to the MTP joint and orthotics, such as inserts which serve to ease the pressure on the MTP joint or insoles with recesses for calluses. The big toe knuckle joint or '1st Metatarsal Phalyngeal (MTP) Joint can develop wear and tear arthritis, called osteoarthritis. Diagnosis is made with orthogonal radiographs of the foot that may show joint space narrowing and dorsal osteophytes of the 1st MTP joint. In order to diagnose MTP joint dislocation, a physical examination would typically be required, followed by imaging tests such as an x-ray or MRI scan. Hallux rigidus is a common foot condition characterized by pain and loss of motion of the 1st MTP joint in adults due to degenerative arthritis.