Medically reviewed by Scott J. Zashin, MD Pain in your big toe joint can be a sign of conditions like bunions, osteoarthritis, and gout. You can modify your shoes, try orthotics, and adjust your ...

Nobody likes ingrown toenails, and when you get one, your instinct may be to clip off the offending bit. But new research shows that might be exactly the wrong thing to do —it won't necessarily stop ...

Big toe pain often results from injury or minor underlying medical conditions. Arthritis, fractures, and gout may all cause pain in all parts of the big toe. Most cases of big toe pain are easily ...

An ingrown toenail can cause a lot of pain, especially in children. There are different causes for an ingrown toenail, but the most common are tight shoes. Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner tells you how ...

Hallux rigidus, also known as big toe arthritis, is the most common arthritis found in the foot. In fact, it’s so common that it’s likely either you or someone you know will suffer from this type of ...

Athletes and runners often get a condition called runner’s toe, which is a blackened toenail caused by repeated strain on your foot. It's not dangerous, but it can be very painful, and there are ways ...

A cheilectomy is a surgical procedure to remove excess bone from the joint of your big toe, also called the dorsal metatarsal head. The surgery is typically recommended for mild-to-moderate damage ...

Nobody likes ingrown toenails, and when you get one, your instinct may be to clip off the offending bit. But new research shows that might be exactly the wrong thing to do —it won't necessarily stop ...