Metatarsalgia

Last revised by Yuranga Weerakkody on 9 Feb 2021

Metatarsalgia refers to generalized pain in the region of the metatarsophalangeal joints. It is a frequent presenting complaint in the forefoot. 

Pathology

Etiology

Causes include 1,2:

Cases and figures

  • Case 1: Morton neuroma
  • Case 2: Freiberg infraction
  • Case 3: fourth metatarsal stress fracture
  • Case 4: forefoot schwannoma
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