Cortisone shots are commonly used to treat inflammation and pain in the shoulders, back, hands, hips, and knees.Ā Did you know they can also be used for the feet?Ā
Is your big toe or pinky toe distancing itself from itās neighbor? Typically our toes all get along and live well in close quarters but occasionally we may have one or two toes that drifts upwards, downwards or off to one side.
The foot is a complex system consisting of 26 bones, 33 joints, and more than 100 ligaments, tendons, and muscles. The foot is subdivided into the rearfoot, midfoot, and forefoot.
Once arthritis develops in the toes, it cannot be reversed. If treated appropriately, the symptoms of toe arthritis can be managed well and can slow down the progression of the arthritic process. Thereās no reason for it to stop you from doing the activities you want to do and love!
Over 6 million Canadians have arthritis and in the coming years, this number will continue to grow. It is quite common for arthritis to be present in the hips, knees, ankles or feet. It can arise with age, from normal wear and tear on the joint.
