Metatarsalgia

Causes

This is pain in the forefoot around the knuckles of the lesser toes. There are several causes, but only rarely is there a serious cause.

Symptoms

Pain under the base of the toes, occasionally with tingling in the toes and deformity of the toes.

Investigations

An X-ray may be helpful; ultrasound or MRI scanning can be very useful.

Treatment

This depends on the cause. As a rule non operative treatment is initially used, however if this fails surgery may be possible.