TY - JOUR
T1 - Overview of metatarsalgia
AU - Charen, Daniel A.
AU - Markowitz, Jonathan S.
AU - Cheung, Zoe B.
AU - Matijakovich, Douglas J.
AU - Chan, Jimmy J.
AU - Vulcano, Ettore
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
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PY - 2019/1/1
Y1 - 2019/1/1
N2 - Metatarsalgia can be viewed as more of a symptom rather than a distinct diagnosis. Timing of forefoot pain during the gait cycle and evaluation of whether the pain is from anatomic abnormalities, indirect overloading, or iatrogenic causes can suggest a specific metatarsalgia etiology. A thorough physical examination of the lower extremity, especially evaluation of the plantar foot, and weight-bearing radiographs are critical for diagnosis and treatment. Nonoperative treatment consists of physical therapy, orthotics, shoe wear modification, and injections. If conservative treatment fails, surgical options may be considered.
AB - Metatarsalgia can be viewed as more of a symptom rather than a distinct diagnosis. Timing of forefoot pain during the gait cycle and evaluation of whether the pain is from anatomic abnormalities, indirect overloading, or iatrogenic causes can suggest a specific metatarsalgia etiology. A thorough physical examination of the lower extremity, especially evaluation of the plantar foot, and weight-bearing radiographs are critical for diagnosis and treatment. Nonoperative treatment consists of physical therapy, orthotics, shoe wear modification, and injections. If conservative treatment fails, surgical options may be considered.
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U2 - 10.3928/01477447-20181206-06
DO - 10.3928/01477447-20181206-06
M3 - Review article
C2 - 30540873
AN - SCOPUS:85060123292
VL - 42
SP - e138-e143
JO - Orthopedics
JF - Orthopedics
SN - 0147-7447
IS - 1
ER -