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:
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BunionsA bunion is a deformity that usually occurs at the end of one of the five long bones (the metatarsal bones) that extend from the arch of the... Read more »
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Ingrown ToenailsIngrown toenails can occur on any toe but are most common on the big toes. They usually develop when tight-fitting or narrow shoes... Read more »
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Foot pain is very common. About 75% of people in the United States have foot pain at some time in their lives. Most foot pain is caused by shoes that... Read more »
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CausesNearly all causes of foot pain can be grouped under one of the following:Ill-fitting shoes. Poorly fitting shoes are a frequent cause of foot... Read more »