Big toe arthritis (hallux rigidus) is one of the most common causes of forefoot pain after age 40. This guide explains symptoms, causes, and evidence-based treatments — from shoe and orthotic solutions like Morton’s extensions to the latest minimally invasive surgeries.

Morton’s neuroma is a common cause of forefoot pain. Learn the real symptoms, the tests that matter, when ultrasound helps, the shoe features that reduce pressure, how to place a met pad, and when surgery makes sense.