Cheilectomy is a procedure in which your surgeon removes extra bone on the tip of a joint in your foot called your first MTP joint. It can be done through a small incision or an even less invasive ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . CHICAGO — Cheilectomy may be a reliable procedure for treatment of hallux rigidus, with low revision and pain ...

Hallux rigidus is Latin for stiff big toe, which is the main symptom of this condition. It’s a type of degenerative arthritis that affects the joint where your big toe (hallux) attaches to your foot.