Pain in the plantar aspect of the metatarsal (MT) heads
Metatarsalgia can be thought of as a symptom rather than a specific disease.
Primary metatarsalgia develops from intrinsic facto...
Pain over the plantar surface of the MT heads, typically described as walking with a “pebble in the shoe”
Pain is typically gradual and chronic in onset rather than acute.
Pain is worse...
Acute:
Ice and rest with activity modification
Well-cushioned, correctly fitted athletic shoes 1[C]
Analgesics such as acetaminophen or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
Calluses sho...
Instruct patient about wearing proper shoes and gradual return to activity.
Cross training until symptoms subside
Back, knee, and hip pain owing to compensator...
Baker CL, Flandry F, Henderson JM, eds. Reactive synovitis of the foot—metatarsalgia. In: The Hughston Clinic Sports Medicine Field Manual. Baltimore, MD: Williams & Wilkins; ...
Pain of the plantar surface of the forefoot, usually over the MT heads
May be caused by abnormal pressure distribution over the plantar surface of the MT heads
Common in athletes involve...
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