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A foot neuroma causes pain in the ball of your foot, most often between the third and fourth toes, however, it can be present in between any of the toes.
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Sesamoiditis is a type of tendonitis that occurs in those who spend a lot of time on their toes, namely runners, catchers in baseball and dancers.
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A capsule is the tissue that surrounds the joint and helps to hold it in place. When referring to the feet, there are several that attach the toes to the foot.
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Metatarsalgia is a condition characterized by pain and inflammation in the ball of the foot (the area between the toes and the arch) due to overuse or injury.
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Arthritis is the inflammation of joints as a result of degeneration of the smooth cartilage that lines the ends of bones in a joint.
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Sometimes when a patient twists or turns their ankle, a stress fracture might result. Sometimes called hairline fractures, these small crack sometimes aren't visible on an X-ray for 10 - 14 days.
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Tarsal tunnel syndrome occurs when the tibial nerve, which runs through the ankle, becomes squeezed or is under abnormal pressure and it becomes inflamed.
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A bunionette is the bump on the outside of your foot. Or a “baby bunionâ€Â as most patients call it. If the area is painful and a patient fails conservative care minimally invasive bunionette surgery is useful.
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Dropped metatarsal bone or "metatarsalgia" is where the forefoot hurts on the bottom. Usually worse when barefoot and can even have callus or open wound.
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Synovitis is inflammation of the lining inside the joint capsule. This could happen to any joint but is commonly seen in ankles and subtalar joints.
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Plantar plate tear is the tear of the soft tissue structure on the bottom of the toe joint. This area can have an acute tear from injury or a gradual tear over time from foot position.
