Why the Front of the Foot Becomes Painful
Pain in the front of the foot can develop for many reasons. When the foot becomes unstable, excess stress is placed on the bones, joints, and soft tissues, leading to irritation and inflammation. Below are some of the most common causes of forefoot pain.
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1. Bursitis
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- Bursitis is inflammation of the fluid-filled sac (bursa) that lies between a tendon and skin, or between a tendon and bone. The condition may be acute or chronic.
2. Callus and corns
3. Capsulitis
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- Ligaments surrounding the metatarsophalangeal joints form a “capsule,” which helps the joint to function properly. Capsulitis is a condition in which these ligaments have become inflamed.
4. Dislocation of the metatarsophalangeal joint
5. Metatarsalgia
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- Metatarsalgia is a general term used to describe a painful foot condition in the metatarsal region of the foot (the area more commonly referred to as the ball-of-the-foot).
6. Morton’s neuroma
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- This is a benign tumor of a nerve running between the metatarsals
7. Stress Fracture
8. Tendonitis
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- Inflammation of the tendons which course along the top of the foot