Hypoplastic metatarsals, or idiopathic brachymetatarsia, is a relatively frequent diagnosis in podiatric practice. Patients with this abnormality typically seek surgery because of cosmetic concerns, ...

A Keller’s arthroplasty is a surgical procedure to remove bone from the spot where your big toe joint meets the metatarsal bone and replace it with soft tissue. This procedure is often done when your ...

The foot has a complicated anatomical structure with many parts, all of which have specific functions. Due to this complex structure, there are many conditions that can affect feet. The structure of ...

Stabilization, shock absorption and propulsion are all supported by parts of the foot that aren’t as well known, but are ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . There are 3 distinct fracture patterns that affect the base of the fifth metatarsal. Unfortunately, the ...

Even though running works your entire body – including your arms, hips, core and, of course, your legs – there’s no denying that your feet bear a lot of the burden when you engage in this sport. Your ...

Subbed off at halftime against Real Betis on Sunday, Fermín López fractured the fifth metatarsal in his right foot and will ...