NY Podiatrist - Metatarsalgia
The
ball of the foot is known as
the metatarsophalangeal
joint (MTPJ) region. The
long bones of the forefoot
(metatarsals) and the toes
(made up of phalanges) form
the MTPJ’s.
Metatarsalgia is a ‘catch
all’ term used to describe
pain in this region (algia =
pain). It is therefore not a
diagnosis in its own right
as there are many conditions
that can cause pain in this
region. The more common are
listed below:
-
Arthritis
-
Capsule
rupture
-
Capsulitis
/
Synovitis
-
Cavus
foot
-
Flat
foot
-
Freiburgs
disease
-
Ganglions
-
Hammertoe
-
Neuroma
-
Plantar
fasciitis
-
Retracted
toe
-
Tenosynovitis
***This material
is only provided as helpful information and
not as medical advice and you should consult
with your foot doctor or another medical
doctor for a professional diagnosis. ***
For more
information on athlete's foot treatments and
to make an appointment with the NY
metatarsalgia foot podiatrist foot doctor surgeon, please
call our office today at (212)
288-3137 or
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