Adventitial bursitis is a condition in which a bursa develops in response to repeated pressure on a bony prominence. Unlike normal anatomical bursae, which are present from birth, adventitial bursae form over time as the body tries to protect soft tissues from chronic irritation. These bursae can become inflamed and painful, particularly in areas [...]
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 your foot can be worrying, especially if it hurts when you walk. The most common cause of a lump in the sole or arch is a plantar fibroma — a benign thickening of the plantar fascia. But other conditions can cause nodules or swelling here, too, so [...]
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 be alarming, especially if it causes discomfort or interferes with daily activities. Most lumps are benign, but some are more concerning. This guide covers the causes of a lump on the side of the foot — the inner or outer edge — and how [...]
Mid-foot pain is a common complaint in long-distance runners. One less common cause is the Knot of Henry pain — inflammation where two foot tendons cross at the mid-foot. It's easily missed because it mimics more familiar causes of mid-foot pain. So what is Knot of Henry pain, and how do we diagnose it? [...]
A torn plantar plate is a common cause of toe pain in the lesser toes (the 2nd to 5th). A plate tear often causes pain and swelling at the base of the toe. Left untreated, a plantar plate tear can lead to persistent toe pain and deformity. So how do you diagnose a plantar [...]
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 [...]
