Complications Associated with the Surgical Management of Hallux Rigidus

Hallux rigidus is the most common arthritic pathology of the foot. This review article discusses the pathophysiology and common clinical presentation of hallux rigidus. Furthermore, we discuss multiple classification systems that categorize the arthritic process and guide management. Surgical interventions include cheilectomy, Moberg osteotomy, synthetic cartilage implants, interpositional arthroplasty, and arthrodesis. The common complications are reviewed, and the rates of these complications highlighted. Surgical options for hallux rigidus globally have successful outcomes with low rates of complications when done on appropriate patients.