Definition:

Arthritis characterized by erosion of articular cartilage of the foot/toe/ankle, which becomes soft, frayed, and thinned with eburnation of subchondral bone and outgrowths of marginal osteophytes; pain and loss of function result.

Symptoms:

• Pain in the foot, toe, ankle
• Loss of ROM in the foot, toe, ankle
• Stiffness in the foot, toe, ankle

Causes:

• Wear and tear
• Post-traumatic arthritis
• Rheumatoid arthritis

Treatment:

• ROM and stretching in the foot, toe, ankle
• Foot, toe, ankle strengthening exercises