I saw Dr. Beecroft, a very nice man told me I had Hallux Rigidus, and I basically need a big toe joint replacement. No other options, just wait until I can't stand it anymore. the office staff is great and fast and very friendly. Went to another foot Dr. for a second option. He said he would never give me a big joint replacement in his finding they really do not work for active people, if it came to that he would fuse the toe as a last resort . He gave me other options, 1. cortisone shot& orthotics. Do that see how that works then we will go from there.. So I had a cortisone shot and what a big difference that made in just one day. Sorry Dr Beecroft should have given me options.