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The word arthritis literally means joint inflammation, but it is often used to refer to a group of more than 100 rheumatic diseases that can cause pain, stiffness, and swelling in the joints. These diseases may affect not only the joints but also other parts of the body, including important supporting structures such as muscles, bones, tendons, and ligaments, as well as some internal organs.

Arthritis most commonly found in the foot and ankle can be systemic (such as rheumatoid or osteo) or traumatic in nature.  One of the most common sites for traumatic arthritis to occur in the foot is in the great toe joint.

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