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Forefoot Pain
The incidence of forefoot pain and deformity increases with age. With early diagnosis, conservative therapy is often successful in treating common disorders of the forefoot. When a cause cannot be determined, any pain on the ball of the foot is generally referred to as metatarsalgia. It is most likely caused by improper footwear, particularly high heels, or by high-impact activities.
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...the toe is mainly affected. In claw toe the entire toe is deformed. No pain at first, increasing as tendon becomes tighter and toes stiffen.Wide (box-toed) shoes. Toe pads or specially designed... Read more »Images
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