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Metatarsalgia
What
is Metatarsalgia?
Metatarsalgia is a general term used to
describe pain over the ball of the foot. It is usually the result of
chronic trauma to the nerves in the feet or due to a disorder of the
metatarsal-phalangeal joints.
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Conventional
treatment
Conventional treatment relies upon a
soft metatarsal pad together with a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug,
although surgery is sometimes indicated.
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