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Metatarsalgia: Metatarsalgia, also known as stone bruise, is a type of pain and inflammation that occurs in a part of the foot known as the metatarsal. It often occurs in the metatarsal heads - where the three middle toes meet the ball of the foot. It is a common problem which can affect the bones and joints of the metatarsals. A lot of physically active people suffer from this condition as it can be caused by high impact of the foot which is a product of running, jumping etc. Sometimes, the condition can be caused by badly-fitting footwear, or even an underlying medical condition. The severity of the pain can vary and may affect just one or two toes - sometimes the whole foot or even both feet might be affected.
Metatarsalgia can worsen when weight is put on the foot, as may be the case when standing, walking, or running. Metatarsalgia can affect males and females of all ages, but is most common in middle aged females. Thirty-seven patients were examined, age range 23 to 74, mean 49.6 years; thirty-one were female. Thirty-seven intermetatarsal masses were found in 32 patients. To date 26 patients have undergone surgery and 28 lesions (26 Morton's neuromas, one angiolipoma and one angioleiomyoma) have been excised. There were no false-positive ultrasound examinations. A solitary neuroma was missed. Sensitivity was 96% and positive predictive value 100%. in japan more amount of people is suffering with this disease.
Treatment for metatarsalgia: Metatarsalgia can be treated with simple methods such as rest and ice. Most treatment options are self-care methods. The treatment you will receive will be based on the cause of the metatarsalgia.For more serious cases, NSAIDs (Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), steroid injections, physical therapy, or foot surgery may help reduce pain and swelling and correct the underlying condition causing the metatarsalgia.
• Using insole inserts to supports the correct position of the foot
• Non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
• Pain relief medication
• Steroid injection, and
• Surgery in severe cases