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    What can I do for my big toe arthritis?

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    Non-operative management strategies include simple (over-the-counter) analgesia and oral/topical anti-inflammatory medication (if not contraindicated), wearing supportive shoes with a stiff sole, using a Morton’s extension orthotic, weight loss, activity modification (by preferencing non-impact-loading activities for exercise) and or an ultrasound-guided intra-articular cortisone injection. The aim of this steroid injection is to try neutralise any chronic inflammation which in turn, can provide pain relief which may be temporary or lasting.

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