BALL OF FOOT PAIN

Many things can cause pain on the ball of the foot, Capsulitis is the most common

Capsulitis of Toe Joint
(Pre-Dislocation Syndrome)

Capsulitis of the second toe, also known as predislocation syndrome is sometimes a precursor before a hammer toe becomes a hammer toe. Sometimes a patient will present after trauma to the toe with capsulitis and other times they can not relate any history of trauma. This is where it is our job as your podiatrist to dig deeper and investigate why this is happening.

Technically, this could happen under any of the metatarsal heads but just happens to be most common at the 2nd toe at the ball of the foot. Patients will often complain of swelling and redness at the ball of the foot under the second toe. They may have a history of trauma but some just complain it hurts a lot in that area under the toe walking barefoot.

Many patients are misdiagnosed with a Morton's neuroma and because of the treatment not being exactly what they need, they do not get better.

Treatment For Capsulitis Of The 2nd MPJ

 Treatment for Pre Dislocation Syndrome can be pretty simple. We have you rest the area, ice and strap the toe down as seen in the video here. Some patients have a hard time splinting the toe down and we sometimes modify their shoe gear with a pad to take pressure off of the area. It can take 2-3 months of splinting the toe to get 100% better and only in rare occasions is surgery required.

 

 

Understanding 2nd MPJ Capsulitis and the Benefits of OOFOS Recovery Slides

2nd MPJ capsulitis, or inflammation of the second metatarsophalangeal joint, can cause significant pain and discomfort in the ball of the foot. This condition is often aggravated by activities that put excessive pressure on the forefoot. To alleviate this pain and promote healing, we recommend our patients wear OOFOS recovery slides daily. These slides provide superior cushioning and support, helping to reduce stress on the affected joint. Wearing these slides and avoiding walking barefoot can significantly improve comfort and facilitate recovery.

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