Metatarsalgia

Metatarsalgia is a general term used to describe a painful condition in the metatarsal region of the foot (often referred to as the 'ball of the foot'. Pain associated with metatarsalgia is often experienced under the 2nd, 3rd or 4th metatarsal heads.

Differential diagnosis of metatarsalgia is Mortons Neuroma which exhibits more localised pain as the interdigital nerve is entraped between the metatarsal heads. Mortons Neuroma can be extremely painful. correcting foot mechanics is important in treatment and in severe cases removal of the interdigital nerve by surgery will be required using a dorsal incision.
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