Metatarsalgia

Are you experiencing pain on the ball of your foot, right around midfoot? Do you have a callus in that area? You may have a condition called metatarsalgia, a condition diagnosed and treated in our six offices: Rocky Hill CT, Bristol CT, Newington CT, Glastonbury CT, Middletown CT, and Kensington CT. Our four podiatrists Dr. Jeffrey S. Kahn, Dr. Richard E. Ehle, Dr. Craig M. Kaufman, and Dr. Ayman M. Latif are highly trained in treating metatarsalgia.

Pain in the area between the arch and toes, or ball of the foot, is generally called metatarsalgia . The pain usually centers on one or more of the five bones ( metatarsals ) in this mid-portion of the foot. Also known as dropped metatarsal heads , metatarsalgia can cause abnormal weight distribution due to overpronation.

Metatarsalgia occurs when one of the metatarsal joints becomes painful or inflamed. People often develop a callus under the affected joint. Metatarsalgia also can be caused by arthritis, foot injury (from sports, a car accident, or repeated stress), hard surfaces (cement or tile floors), and specific footwear (rigid-soled work boots).

A simple change of shoes may solve the problem. In more severe cases, custom orthotics may be prescribed to alleviate the pain and prevent overpronation.

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