While heel pain and posterior tarsal tunnel syndrome are well recognised, anterior tarsal tunnel syndrome is a less common but important cause of chronic foot pain in athletes. This condition results from deep peroneal nerve entrapment as it passes under a tight structure on the top of the foot, leading to pain, burning, and [...]
Foot pain in runners is often attributed to other conditions, such as plantar fasciitis, stress fractures, or tendon problems. However, another important but less well-known cause is a jogger's foot, also known as medial plantar nerve entrapment. This nerve entrapment can mimic other causes of foot arch pain and requires careful clinical assessment to [...]
Feeling a lump inside the sole of foot can be concerning, especially if it causes pain while walking. One of the most common causes of such a lump is a plantar fibroma, a benign thickening of the top layer of the plantar fascia. However, other conditions can also cause nodules or swelling in this [...]
Freiberg's disease, also known as Freiberg disease, affects the second metatarsal head in the forefoot. It is classified as osteochondrosis, a disorder in which the blood supply to the bone is disrupted. This condition most often occurs in young people, particularly females, and if not treated early, it can lead to long-term joint damage. So, [...]
You're not alone if you're experiencing pain on the outer side of your foot near the cuboid bone. The cuboid bone plays a crucial role in foot stability and movement, and when something goes wrong, it can lead to pain and difficulty in walking and playing sports. Various pathologies can cause pain near the [...]
Finding a bump on the side of your foot can sometimes be alarming, especially if it causes discomfort or interferes with your daily activities. While most lumps are benign, some may be more concerning. This blog discusses the potential causes of lumps and how to diagnose them, enabling you to answer the question, 'What [...]
Mid-foot pain is a common presentation in long-distance runners. One less common cause of mid-foot pain is Knot of Henry pain, an inflammation of foot tendons crossing at the mid-foot. What is Knot of Henry pain, and how do you make a diagnosis? Knot of Henry Space This space is located under the surface [...]
A torn plantar plate is a common cause of toe pain in the lesser toes (2nd-5th). A plate tear often causes pain and swelling at the toe's base. Untreated, a plantar plate tear can lead to persistent toe pain and deformity. So, how do you diagnose a plantar plate tear, and what do you [...]
Multiple nerves supply the front, sides and back of the foot. These nerves can be pinched by joints, muscles and tendons within the foot, causing pain, numbness, and pins and needles. What are the most common causes of a pinched nerve in the foot, and how do we manage these conditions? Common causes of [...]
Sural nerve pain is debilitating pain in the lower outer calf and foot. Generally, we see sural nerve pain from trauma or entrapment of the sural nerve as it passes down the calf into the foot. What is sural nerve pain, how do we diagnose it, and what is the best treatment? What is [...]
