Toe other orthopedic problems. Morton's neuroma commonly results in pain and numbness between the third and fourth toes of the sufferer, due to it affecting the nerve between the third and fourth metatarsal bones. The big toe is also the most common locus of ingrown nails and the proximal phalanx joint of the hallux is the most common locus for gout attacks. Deformities of the foot include hammer toe, trigger toe, and claw toe. Hammer toe can be described as an abnormal contraction or “buckling” of a toe. This is done by a partial or complete dislocation of one of the
Septic arthritis 1.1% of getting infected in knee joint, and 0.3 to 1.7% of getting infected in hip joint. There are three phases of artificial joint infection: early, delayed, and late. Septic arthritis is most commonly caused by bacteria reaching the synovial membrane of a joint. Bacteria can enter the joint by: Micro-organisms in the blood may come from infections elsewhere in the body such as wound infections, urinary tract infections, meningitis , or endocarditis. Sometimes the infection comes from an unknown location. Joints with preexisting arthritis, such as rheumatoid arthritis, are especially prone to bacterial arthritis spread through the blood. In