Joint Pain in the Foot
There are a total of more than 30 joints in the foot, and any of them can cause joint pain. Usually, pain in the joints is accompanied by swelling, tenderness, stiffness, redness, bruising, and warmth. There are a variety of pathologies that can cause joint pain in the foot. The cause might be from trauma, infection, inflammation, arthritis, bursitis, gout, or structural foot problems. Some of the common causes of joint pain in the foot includes the following.
Most joint pain is treated initially with rest, elevation, limitation of walking/weight bearing. Use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen can be helpful. If the root of the issue is the abnormal foot architecture, orthotics can be prescribed. Surgery can be considered if conservative treatments are not effective and if the cause of the pain can be corrected surgically.
There are a total of more than 30 joints in the foot, and any of them can cause joint pain. Usually, pain in the joints is accompanied by swelling, tenderness, stiffness, redness, bruising, and warmth. There are a variety of pathologies that can cause joint pain in the foot. The cause might be from trauma, infection, inflammation, arthritis, bursitis, gout, or structural foot problems. Some of the common causes of joint pain in the foot includes the following.
- Bunions
- Capsulitis of the 2nd toe
- Gout
- Osteoarthritis of the foot and ankle
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Tailor’s bunion
- Tarsal coalition
Most joint pain is treated initially with rest, elevation, limitation of walking/weight bearing. Use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen can be helpful. If the root of the issue is the abnormal foot architecture, orthotics can be prescribed. Surgery can be considered if conservative treatments are not effective and if the cause of the pain can be corrected surgically.