Anterior Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
Abstract Anterior tarsal tunnel syndrome is caused by compression of the deep peroneal nerve as it passes beneath the superficial fascia of the ankle. The most common cause of this…
Arthritis Pain of the Toes
Abstract The toe joint is susceptible to the development of arthritis from various conditions that can damage the joint cartilage. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis that results…
Intermetatarsal Bursitis
Abstract Patients with intermetatarsal bursitis experience pain and tenderness over the affected intermetarsal spaces, with the pain made worse by wearing high-heeled shoes or shoes that are too narrow. Obesity…
Arthritis Pain of the Ankle
Abstract Arthritis of the ankle is a common condition. The ankle joint is susceptible to the development of arthritis from various conditions that can damage the joint cartilage. Osteoarthritis is…
Sesamoiditis
Abstract Sesamoiditis is one of the most common pain syndromes that affects the forefoot. It is characterized by tenderness and pain over the metatarsal heads. Although the first sesamoid bone…
Mallet Toe
Abstract Mallet toe is a painful flexion deformity of the distal interphalangeal joint. The second toe is affected most commonly, although the deformity may occur in all toes. Mallet toe…
Morton’s Neuroma
Abstract Morton’s neuroma is one of the most common pain syndromes affecting the forefoot. It is characterized by tenderness and burning pain in the plantar surface of the forefoot, with…
Freiberg Disease
Abstract Freiberg disease is an often missed clinical diagnosis. The disease may be identified as a result of the characteristic radiographic findings of collapse of the second and, less commonly,…
Hammer Toe
Abstract Hammer toe is a painful flexion deformity of the proximal interphalangeal joint in which the middle and distal phalanges are flexed down onto the proximal phalange. The second toe…
Bunion Pain
Abstract Bunion, also known as hallux valgus, is one of the most common causes of foot pain. The term bunion refers to soft tissue swelling over the first metatarsophalangeal joint…
