footsurgery

Arthritic Big Toe: Hallux Limitus & Hallux Rigidus

Big toe arthritis can cause pain, stiffness, and difficulty walking. Learn how Foot First Podiatry evaluates hallux rigidus and explores treatment options to relieve pain, restore function, and improve your quality of life.

Can you Shorten the Big Toe?

Wondering if the big toe can be shortened? Learn why some patients choose big toe shortening surgery, how the procedure is performed, what recovery is like, and when it may be combined with bunion correction.

What are Corns?

Corns are more than just thickened skin, they're often a sign of an underlying toe deformity. Learn why corns develop, why they keep coming back, and how treating the cause provides lasting relief.

The Sklar Bunionectomy® vs Lapidus Type Procedures

The Sklar Bunionectomy® vs Lapidus Type Procedures

Learn the differences between The Sklar Bunionectomy® and Lapidus-type bunion procedures, including joint preservation, recovery, cosmetic appearance, and why the two approaches are fundamentally different.

Toe Shortening Surgery: Why Patients Choose to Shorten Long Toes

Long toes can cause more than cosmetic concerns, they can lead to shoe irritation, painful corns, hammertoes, and problems with foot alignment. Learn why patients choose toe shortening surgery and how we determine the right approach to create a more comfortable, balanced, and aesthetically pleasing foot.