1 Typically seen in athletes, it occurs due to hyperdorsiflexion and axial loading of the hallux metatarsophalangeal joint with the foot fixed in equinus. The injury causes pain and joint instability, ...
The weight bearing forces through the first metatarsophalangeal joints (joints in the big toe ... near the big toe. This can cause pain and stiffness in the big toe joint. There may also be swelling, ...