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Hallux rigidus or osteoarthritis of the first MP joint (great toe joint) is a very common condition affecting adults. The symptoms are pain and stiffness in the toe. Patients also have difficulty getting up on their toe, running and wearing a high-heeled shoe. Most patients...

Bunions or hallux valgus refers to the bump at the base of the big toe and the lateral deviation of the great toe. Bunions are caused by a combination of shoe wear and heredity, but heredity plays the most important role. We see many patients...

Ankle arthritis is a very common condition that Dr. Gupta treats.  The ankle is unique in that primary ankle arthritis, the wear-and-tear arthritis seen in hips and knees, is very rare in the ankle.  Ankle arthritis almost always develops from prior trauma to the ankle...

The Achilles tendon is the strongest tendon in the body. It is vitally important for walking and for any sporting activities. Achilles tendon problems are very common and range from tendinitis and tendinosis (inflammation and degeneration of the tendon itself) to ruptures of the tendon....