Each foot has 28 bones and more than 30 joints. The following are the most common foot joints affected by osteoarthritis:
The joint where the ankle and shinbone meet
The three joints of the foot that involve the heel bone, the inner mid-foot bone, and the outer mid-foot bone
The joint of the big toe and foot bone
Symptoms of foot and ankle osteoarthritis often include:
Tenderness or pain
Reduced ability to move, walk, or bear weight
Stiffness in the joint
Swelling in the joint