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Cause of Metatarsalgia

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  • Gwak, Heui Chul (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Busan Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine) ;
  • Ha, Dong Jun (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Pusan Medical Center)
  • 곽희철 (인제대학교 의과대학 부산백병원 정형외과학교실) ;
  • 하동준 (부산의료원 정형외과)
  • Received : 2017.07.21
  • Accepted : 2017.08.31
  • Published : 2017.09.15
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Abstract

Metatarsalgia is one of the most common causes of patients complaining of pain in their feet. This pain is the plantar forefoot, including the second to fourth metatarsal heads and arises from either mechanical or iatrogenic causes. On the other hand, it is frequently accompanied by a deformity of the toes as well as of the first and fifth rays. The pain has a variety of causes, and sometimes the cause is difficult to distinguish. The variability of possible causative factors necessitates an individualized approach to treatment. To determine these causes, this paper presents an overview of the gait mechanics, plantar pressure, and the classification according to the etiology.

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