metatarsalgia
Last reviewed 01/2018
Any abnormality of the foot that results in faulty weight distribution may produce forefoot pain. Metatarsalgia is a common finding in patients with:
- hallux valgus
- claw toes
- pes cavus
- flat feet
Other disorders that may cause metatarsalgia include:
- Freiberg's disease
- a metatarsal stress fracture
- Morton's metatarsalgia