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Broken Toe Causing Ankle Pain
Forefoot Pain
Forefoot pain refers to pain and discomfort felt toward the top of the foot. The rate of forefoot pain and deformity increases with age. When a cause cannot be determined, any pain on the ball of the foot is generally referred to as metatarsalgia.
Forefoot pain may be due to:
- Morton's neuroma
- Sesamoiditis
- Stress fractures
Morton's Neuroma
A neuroma usually means a benign tumor of a nerve. However, Morton's neuroma, also called interdigital neuroma, is not actually a tumor. It is a...
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Ankle pain
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Ankle pain involves any discomfort in one or both ankles.Alternative NamesPain - ankle; Sprain - ankle; Ankle sprainCommon CausesAnkle pain is often... Read more »
Ankle Sprains
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
The usual ankle injury is a sprain - the tearing or excessive stretching of the ligaments that hold the ankle bones in position.Of all the joints in... Read more »
Leg Fracture
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
When To Call A Professional Seek emergency help if you have significant lasting pain and suspect you may have a leg fracture after a fall, a motor... Read more »
Hammer toe
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Mild hammer toe in children can be treated by manipulating and splinting the affected toe. The following changes in footwear may help relieve... Read more »
Ankle Fracture
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
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