What is metatarsalgia?

Christopher W. Hodgkins, MD on behalf of Baptist Health South Florida

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Metatarsalgia is a general term for pain and inflammation in the metatarsal region of the foot, the area just before the toes that is more commonly referred to as the ball of the foot. It is often felt as pain in the base of the second, third or fourth toe on the bottom of the foot.

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