The most commonly encountered toe deformities are hammertoe and mallet toe. Ideally, the ligaments, muscles, and tendons of the toe help hold them straight at rest and while walking. But for some individuals, factors like ill-fitting shoes, trauma, disease conditions involving the toe joints, etc., deform toes. For those with hammertoes, the middle joint of the toe will be bent upward. And in those with mallet toe, the joint nearest to the toenail gets affected.
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I am having painful growth on toes. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor,I have noticed a growth on the tip of my second toe that has been progressively painful over the past three months. Initially, it began growing about seven months ago and now feels like hardened skin. I am 27 years old, stand at 5 feet 10 inches, and weigh 168 pounds. Would it be possible ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.I do understand your concern.Based on the information you have provided, it appears you may be experiencing a condition known as corn. A corn is a small, thickened area of skin that typically develops due to friction or pressure, commonly found on the feet. These growths ca... Read Full »
I feel pain in my sesamoid bone while running. Why?
Query: Hi doctor,I am a triathlete. Before six months, I suffered from a shin splint. I took a rest for five months. I am an under pronator runner. I consulted for gait analysis and then chose a new running shoe Nike Pegasus 31. I feel comfortable and feel less shin pain using it. But, when I run more than... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Chronic irritation at the site of sesamoid can cause, which can be a chronic painful condition. There are a few points which I can recommend about the shoes. Narrow toe box predispose to hallux valgus (deformity of the big toe). Sesamoid pain and displacement can... Read Full »
Kindly suggest the causes of radiating pain in the first metatarsal.
Query: Hi doctor, What are the causes of pain in the first metatarsal that radiate to the entire forefoot? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It will be better if your age, other conditions, profession, recreation, alcohol intake and dietary pattern are known. The causes can be divided into two major groups. Group 1: Based on anatomic problems like toe deformities, Morton's metatarsalgia, length and mobili... Read Full »
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