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When excessive stress is placed upon the ball of the foot, a hairline break (fracture) of a long metatarsal bone may occur. This occurs most frequently to the second, third, or fourth metatarsal but can occur in any bone.

Metatarsalgia is a bit of an umbrella term for any pain in the metatarsal area.

Mortons neuroma causes pain in bwteen two of the smaller toes due to compression of a nerve by the metatarsal heads.

This site was set up by a patient with Morton's Nueroma who wanted to research the non-surgical options for treatment.

A neuroma is the swelling of nerve that is a result of a compression or trauma. They are often described as nerve tumors. However, they are not in the purest sense a tumor. They are a swelling within the nerve that may result in permanent nerve damage.

Osteochondritis dessicans is a problem which causes pain and stiffness of the ankle joint. It can occur in all age groups. Highly Reputable

DEFINITIONS & PROCEDURES Osteotomy An osteotomy is a surgical procedure whereby a cut is made through a bone. The pieces of bone are then removed, or repositioned. Sometimes when the pieces are repositioned, they will no longer appear aligned. Notice the overlapping pieces of bone in the illustration. In time, new... Expert

Two pea-sized bones, called sesamoids, are embedded within the soft tissues under the main joint of the big toe. Even though they are small in size, the sesamoids play an important role in how the foot and big toe work. If the sesamoids are injured, they...

Circulation disorders includes a large number of different problems with one thing in common, they result in poor blood flow. Specifically, the term peripheral vascular disease refers to blood flow impairment into the feet and legs (although it could include the arms and hands as well).

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Plantar Fasciitis SCOI Patient information Expert

Plantar Fasciitis is a condition that is sometimes called a heel spur. This condition causes pain on the bottom of the heel when putting weight on the foot. There are probably many underlying causes of heel pain, and some physicians feel that it is probably more accurate to simply make... Highly Reputable

A common foot complaint is pain in the bottom of the heel. This is often referred to as heel spurs or plantar fasciitis. It commonly is painful the first few steps in the morning or after rest.

Plantar fasciitis is a painful foot condition caused by overuse and excessive strain on the fascia under the arch of the foot. There are lots of treatments and exercises that can be effective in managing your pf at home!

Plantar Fasciitis: A Common Cause of Heel Pain. The plantar fascia is a band of tissue, much like a tendon, on the bottom of your foot. It starts at your heel and goes along the bottom of your foot. It attaches to each one of the bones that form the ball... Highly Reputable