Metatarsal Surgery

We tend to take our feet for granted but keeping our feet healthy and pain free is extremely important considering how vital they are to daily life. On average, we walk 110,000 miles in our lifetime so it is no surprise most people suffer foot pain at some point in their lifetime.

Comprised of an intricate combination of bones, muscles, ligaments and tendons, our feet support and adapt to all the forces of the uneven ground maintaining our stability and supporting our body. Direct your feet to a podiatry specialist in NYC to maintain your foot health and keep your feet pain free.

Metatarsals are the 5 long bones in your foot that comprise most of what is referred to as the "ball of your foot." These bones can begin to cause pain when the weight of the foot is not distributed equally among them or if the fat pad that lies beneath them has become thin. This type of forefoot pain as a whole is called metatarsalgia and your NYC podiatrist can diagnose the cause and treat it.

A work up by a good podiatry doctor will be required and typically involves an x-ray. Advanced imaging techniques may be required depending on the symptoms and suspected diagnosis.

Many different metatarsal pathologies can cause foot pain. Find the best podiatry doctor as soon as you begin to have pain because treatment is generally more successful when it is initiated early. Your Midtown NYC podiatrist will explain your condition thoroughly and provide treatment that can help you get back to pain free living.

Common metatarsal conditions are:

Metatarsalgia: This is a general name for pain on bottom of your foot under the metatarsals (forefoot).This can be caused by a number of deformities and is better discussed in the podiatry NYC office of your foot doctor due to its complexity.

Stress fractures: Small cracks in the bone typically from overuse injuries caused by repetitive movements such as running.

Fractures: Metatarsals are commonly fractured in foot injuries and must be evaluated and treated by a doctor.

Bunions: Bunions are the most common condition regarding your metatarsal related complaint seen in the office of a foot specialist. Bunions form a bump at the base of your big toe, causing a sideways drifting and misalignment of the first metatarsal bone. Bunions force your toes to crowd together and rub constantly, which can become painful over time.

Additionally, bunion formation can cause complications affecting other bones in your foot thus it is recommended to seek medical evaluation early on. Please refer to the Bunion surgery page if you are interested in this procedure and more information on the condition.

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