Foot and Heel Pain

Pain under the heel bone often caused by overuse.

Pain and thickening of the achilles tendon, which may be insertional - meaning at the attachment to the heel bone.

A black toenail is a common problem resulting from direct trauma or impact to the toe.

A poorly localized midfoot ache associated with exercise

Pain and stiffness in the 1st MTP joint at the base of the big toe

Corns and calluses occur when there is an excess or thickening of hard skin.

Heel pain is usually located under the heel or at the back of the heel.

Plantar fasciitis
Pain in the heel which may radiate into the arch of the foot.

Heel spur
A bony growth under the heel.

Bruised heel (Fat pad contusion)
Pain from bruising under the heel.

Broken heel bone
A fracture to the calcaneus, or heel bone, resulting from a sudden impact.

Calcaneal stress fracture
Stress fracture of the heel bone or calcaneus.

Achilles bursitis (Retrocalcaneal bursitis)
Pain at the back of the heel caused by in inflamed bursa.

Bursitis under the calcaneus bone
Pain under the heel caused by an inflamed bursa.

Bruised foot
Bruising with develops after an impact to any part of the foot.

Foot drop
Inability to raise the foot upwards - a symptom of another injury or condition.

Navicular Stress Fracture
A poorly localized midfoot ache associated with exercise

Extensor tendinopathy / inflammation
Pain with possible swelling on the top of the foot.

Inflammation of flexor tendons of the toes
Midfoot pain - less common than Extensor tendinitis but can be more painful and disabling

Plantar fascia strain
A strain (tear) in the fascia underneath the foot. Inflammation of flexor tendons of the toes

Tarsal tunnel syndrome
Pain on the inside of the anke which radiate into the arch of the foot, often with tingling or numbness into the foot or toes.

Medial calcaneal nerve entrapment
Often confused with tarsal tunnel syndrome as the symptoms are very similar.

Stress fractures
Stress fracture in the bones of the foot.

Metatarsal fracture
A break in one of the 5 metatarsals - the long bones which pass from the ankle to the toes.

Jones fracture
Fracture at the base of the 5th metatarsal on the outside of the mid-foot.

Tarsal fracture
Fracture to any one of the 7 tarsal bones in the rear or mid foot.

Stress fracture of the talus
Stress fracture in the talus bone causing gradual onset pain on the outside of the ankle.

Sinus Tarsi Syndrome
Poorly localised pain just in front of the lateral malleolus (bony bit on the outside of the ankle).

Tarsal coalition
Fusing of the foot bones in adolescents.

Midtarsal Joint Sprain
Injury to the midtarsal joint is rare but is more likely seen in gymnasts, footballers and sports involving jumping.

Flat feet
Flat feet (or Pes Planus) may cause pain in the foot or contribute to injuries elsewhere.

Pes cavus (claw foot)
A genetic defect in the foot with a high arch.

Cuboid Syndrome
Dislocation of the cuboid causing pain when weight bearing on the outside of the foot.

Abductor halucis strain
Pain along the inside arch of the foot.

Lisfranc's injury (fracture / dislocation)
A serious injury of the tarsometatarsal joints in the foot which should always be considered if midfoot sprain is suspected.

Inflammation or rupture of peroneus brevis tendon
Pain at a specific point on the outside of the foot.

Lateral Plantar Nerve Entrapment
Pain under the inside of the heel which radiates up into the inside of the anke.

Peroneus Brevis Tendon Rupture
A full tear of the tendon of Peroneaus Brevis on the outside of the foot.

Mortons Neuroma
Pain in the forefoot, specifically on one side of a toe and the adjacent side of the next toe.

Metatarsalgia
Inflammation of the MTP joints in the forefoot causing toe pain when walking.

Hallux Rigidus
Pain and stiffness in the 1st MTP joint at the base of the big toe

Causes of pain in the ball of the foot
Pain in this area may have a variety of causes.

Bunions
A bunion is a painful swelling of the soft tissue, and bone enlargement over the inside of the ball of the big toe.

Corns and Calluses
Hard skin due to excess pressure and poor foot biomechanics.

Sesamoiditis
Pain and inflammation of the sesamoid bones under the 1st MTP joint (the base of the big toe)

Broken Toe
A fracture of any one of the phalange bones of the toes.

Turf Toe
A sprain at the base of the big toe.

Hallux Rigidus
Pain and stiffness in the 1st MTP joint at the base of the big toe

Sesamoiditis
Pain and inflammation of the sesamoid bones under the 1st MTP joint (the base of the big toe).

Hammer Toe
Bending upwards of one of the small toes.

Black Toenail
Bleeding under the toe nail, caused by a direct impact or repetitive friction.

Ingrown Toenail
Abnormal growth of a toe nail which causes soft tissue damage at the side of the nail.

Dislocated Toe
Displacement of one of the joints of any of the toes, caused by a direct force or blow to the joint.

Gout
Redness, swelling and pain in the joint of the big toe.

Blisters
Prevention and treatment of this common complaint.

Athletes Foot
A skin infection caused by a fungus.

Corns and Calluses
Thickened or excess skin on the soles of the feet.

Verrucas
Warts on the sole of the foot.