Hallux rigidus is the most common type of foot degenerative arthritis. With the aging of the population and the increasing demand for exercise, its incidence rate continues to rise. In October 2024, the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeon (ACFAS) published 24 clinical consensus statements in the Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery. The latest expert opinions are formed around hallux rigidus assessment, classification, conservative treatment, surgical indications, surgical method selection. Combined with the characteristics of Chinese patients and the current clinical situation, this article interprets and analyzes the key points of the consensus, and proposes individualized surgical plans for joint preservation, with the aim of providing evidence-based basis and decision-making reference for colleagues in domestic foot and ankle surgery.
