Pain in the joint of your big toe is a fairly common issue that generally requires some level of medical attention. This joint, also called the metatarsal phalangeal (MTP) joint, is located at the ...

Acute problems that can cause toe pain include: Turf toe: This sprain happens when the big toe bends too far backward during specific movements. It often results from a single sudden movement ...

Toe pain can appear suddenly or develop gradually over time, depending on the cause. It may result from acute (temporary) issues like a fractured toe or blisters, or from chronic (long-term) ...

This alleviates pain, which gives the patient increased mobility, but it limits the upward and downward movement of the big toe. In an MTP joint resection arthroplasty, sections of bone are removed to ...

Shoes can trigger bunion pain. The expert explained what footwear choices can help in alleviating bunion pain.

Big toe arthritis, a form of osteoarthritis or “wear and tear” arthritis, is one of the most common reasons I see patients experiencing pain and stiffness in their big toe. It affects about one in 40 ...

Upon physical examination, she had reduced left femoral, popliteal, and pedal pulses. Her left toe was deeply erythematous and swollen, and gentle palpation elicited 10/10 pain. The swelling in her ...

My sleep has been disrupted lately, mostly due to a new a RA pain I have been having in my left foot. It affects the joints right under my big and pinky toes, but also tends to spread to the middle of ...

Diagnosing it can be done in a number of ways, including ultrasound, but it’s possible to do a simple test at home: flex the big toe upwards to put the fascia under tension. If you feel pain ...