Foot Pain
Pain in the foot is a common presenting complaint. The majority of causes are related to either postural problems or arthritis.
Causes
Inflammatory
Vascular
• Ulcers
History
Traumatic
History of trauma, e.g. heavy object falling on foot, crush injuries. Fatigue or march fractures may occur with prolonged walking, e.g. as in soldiers marching or in hikers. Severe pain may result. It usually affects the second or third metatarsal bones. Track and field athletes are particularly susceptible to stress fractures.
Infective
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