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What Causes Pain In Metatarsal Resulting In Difficulty In Walking?

pain around 5th metatarsal for 2 weeks. can play sports on it but next morning a lot of pain with some difficulty walking on it. putting metatarsal pad under it as well a building up my orthodic under the arch did not help. Is it bruised or broken. Age 65. Wt. 190 lbs. ht. 6 ft. very active in tennis, highly competitive. Have hip replacement with no issues.
Mon, 22 Jun 2020
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Hello,

It looks from your details that you are a active tennis player. If such pain is there for 2 weeks then most common reason behind your pain may be a stress fracture of neck of fifth metatarsal. There are other reasons like turf toe, planter plate disruption at metatarsal region, sesmoiditis, etc.

I will advise you to consult to your orthopedic doctor for help and have an X-ray of foot to rule out a stress fracture. Till then you should avoid excessive strain / stress over your foot. Wear a good quality sports shoes. You may have a good analgesic like Advil for temporary relief.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Mukesh Tiwari, Orthopedic Surgeon
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What Causes Pain In Metatarsal Resulting In Difficulty In Walking?

Hello, It looks from your details that you are a active tennis player. If such pain is there for 2 weeks then most common reason behind your pain may be a stress fracture of neck of fifth metatarsal. There are other reasons like turf toe, planter plate disruption at metatarsal region, sesmoiditis, etc. I will advise you to consult to your orthopedic doctor for help and have an X-ray of foot to rule out a stress fracture. Till then you should avoid excessive strain / stress over your foot. Wear a good quality sports shoes. You may have a good analgesic like Advil for temporary relief. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mukesh Tiwari, Orthopedic Surgeon