Hey I'm 14, my names Em. I had a fracture at the beginning of my 7th grade bball season right across the first metatarsal joint. It developed bone spurs and arthritis, resulting in hallux rigidus. I basically had no extension and limited flexion. I had a whole lot of pain and when cortizone injections failed, I had a cheilectomy with a bit of an osteotomy (didn't use any hardware) on May 4. I was released after 3 weeks to do as I wished. I have one of the best docs in Alabama. STill had a lot of pain of course, coming off surgery. I have been using a Dyna Splint to increase extension and now have about 35-40 degrees of motion moving upwards. It makes it hard for basketball, the constant pounding on the joint from jumping, changing direction, the running, anything to do w/ basketball. I have a steel plate in my orthotics on the left side to prevent too much motion so the arthritis won't come back. What basketball shoe is suggested for someone like me?
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