What is Transfer Metatarsalgia?
This is more of a symptom than a condition. It refers to pain felt towards the outside of the forefoot because of the increased load put upon it.
What are the symptoms of Transfer Metatarsalgia?
It is often associated with a condition on the inside of the foot such as Hallux Valgus or Hallux Rigidus. The patient may notice pain, swelling and even callosities on the sole of the foot underneath the lesser metatarsal heads.
How is Transfer Metatarsalgia diagnosed?
This symptom can be identified with a clear history and examination by an expert Foot and Ankle specialist.
What are my options for treatment?
The best way to treat this symptom is to treat the underlying pathology affecting the inside of the foot. These are discussed at length within this section. Other ways to improve the symptoms are orthotics, strapping, lifestyle adaptation and simple analgesia.
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FOOT & ANKLE CONDITIONS
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our specialist FOOT & ANKLE consultants
Foot & ankle care at Grosvenor Orthopaedics is lead by Mr Tim Sinnett. A graduate of Cambridge and Imperial College medical schools and leading academic and trauma consultant for Chelsea and Westminster NHS trust. He is further supported by the orthopaedic team here including other consultant surgeons, nurses and care staff.
Our team are well placed to manage and treat a diverse range of foot and ankle concerns utilising cutting edge diagnostic technology and treatment approaches, both surgical and conservative. Below is an overview of some of the conditions we treat but for a more thorough understanding please contact our team here
MR TIM SINNETT
Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon, Specialist in Foot and Ankle Surgery
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