Hypoplastic metatarsals, or idiopathic brachymetatarsia, is a relatively frequent diagnosis in podiatric practice. Patients with this abnormality typically seek surgery because of cosmetic concerns, ...

1 Department of Surgery, Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA 2 Department of Community and Family Medicine, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA Correspondence to: Professor ...

Fractures of the fifth metatarsal, in the foot, are common. But doctors treat them in a variety of ways. By Gina Kolata A recent essay in The New England Journal of Medicine was titled “Heart and Sole ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . There are 3 distinct fracture patterns that affect the base of the fifth metatarsal. Unfortunately, the ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Historically, the term metatarsalgia has been used to describe generalized forefoot pain. However, this term ...

Question: I am a 37-year-old female runner and have been running seriously for about three years. I've dealt with several injuries during that time, most of which I have managed with rest and physical ...

April 12: The Tigers announced today that Manning has been placed on the 15-day injured list with infielder Tyler Nevin recalled to take his place on the roster. Manning sustained the injury on his ...