Osteoarthritis of the foot
When it comes to the treatment of foot osteoarthritis, confusion frequently arises. Many patients confuse osteoarthritis of the foot with osteoarthritis of the ankle joint. Let us clarify the difference.
The ankle joint is the articulation that connects the bones of the lower leg to the foot. It has a complex shape and is formed by the articular surfaces of the tibia, fibula, and talus.
The ankle joint is the articulation that connects the bones of the lower leg to the foot. It has a complex shape and is formed by the articular surfaces of the tibia, fibula, and talus.
When referring to osteoarthritis of the foot, we specifically mean osteoarthritis of the toes. Unfortunately, arthro-medullary shunting cannot be utilized for this condition—in contrast to osteoarthritis of the knee and ankle joints, where this method is successfully employed.
Osteoarthritis of the ankle is clinically referred to as crusarthrosis. For the treatment of crusarthrosis, arthro-medullary shunting is increasingly utilized—a minimally invasive, highly effective, and relatively cost-effective procedure.
The foot is the distal segment of the lower extremity that serves as a support during standing and ambulation. The part of the foot in direct contact with the ground surface is called the sole, or the plantar surface. The opposite upper aspect is referred to as the dorsum of the foot.
The foot is the distal segment of the lower extremity that serves as a support during standing and ambulation. The part of the foot in direct contact with the ground surface is called the sole, or the plantar surface. The opposite upper aspect is referred to as the dorsum of the foot.
