What surgical procedure is most commonly used for hallux limitus?

Although it depends on severity, common surgeries for hallux limitus include cheilectomy, arthrodesis and interpositional arthroplasty, according to the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society. Hallux limitus describes loss of movement in the big toe, states Northwest Foot & Ankle.

Severe loss of movement in the toe is called hallux rigidus, according to Northwest Foot & Ankle. Podiatrists perform cheilectomies, or removal of bone spurs, when hallux rigidus is minor and arthodesis when joint damage is severe, states the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society. Interpositional arthroplasty is performed for patients with moderate to severe hallux rigidus who prefer to retain movement of the big toe.