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rigidus

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rigidus
[rij′idəs]
Etymology: L, stiff
a deformity characterized by limited motion, especially dorsiflexion of the great toe. This condition causes pain and may ultimately produce degenerative changes of the involved joints.


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Another says you might have hallux rigidus, a disorder of the joint at the base of the big toe.
Hallux rigidus commonly affects adults between 30 and 60.
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