What on earth is arthrosis? I showed my cousin a thickened joint on my second toe and she told me we now both have arthrosis... I had never heard of that. She says it is from overexertion of the joint and I should wear an orthopedic brace or something in bed. I don't think, I will find one in Tokyo (just got back from Germany, she told me this the day before I left). Any adice? she also said, that thickening of the bands can only be removed with an operation. Is this true?