Some people with osteoarthritis of the big toe joint develop a condition called hallux rigidus, in which there is unusual stiffness of the joint, resulting in restricted big toe extension. If the arthritis advances, knobby growths called bone spurs may develop that resemble a bunion.
Summary. North Hawaii Community Hospital is a general medical and surgical hospital in Kamuela, HI, with 33 beds. Survey data for the latest year available shows that 12,587 patients visited the hospital's emergency room. The hospital had a total of 2,560 admissions. Its physicians performed 620 inpatient and 1,470 outpatient surgeries.
The national hospital is located in Apia, and there are several small district hospitals on Savaii and in outlying areas of Upolu. Dental facilities do not meet U.S. standards, but good dental treatment and some emergency medical care is available at the LBJ Tropical Medical Center in Pago Pago, American Samoa.