Metatarsalgia
Pain in the ball of the foot
If you are experiencing foot pain you may have metatarsalgia — our orthopaedic experts can help to diagnose and treat you
What is metatarsalgia?
Need to know
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What are the symptoms of metatarsalgia? icon plus
Symptoms to be aware of in metatarsalgia include:
- pain in the ball of the foot on weight bearing, sometimes associated with certain shoe types or a change in footwear
- a burning or aching feeling, numbness in the toes
- a feeling like you are walking with a stone in your sock
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How is metatarsalgia diagnosed? icon plus
Your consultant will discuss your symptoms with you to help make a diagnosis. They will take a history of your activity levels and look closely at your whole biomechanical alignment as well as your footwear because metatarsalgia can result from factors as wide-ranging as playing high-impact sports to being overweight.
If you are diagnosed with a Morton's neuroma, stress fracture, transfer metatarsalgia or a flat or high arched foot, HCA UK has the facilities and expertise to provide comprehensive care. -
Potential treatment options icon plus
Your consultant will discuss your symptoms with you to help make a diagnosis. They will take a history of your activity levels and look closely at your whole biomechanical alignment as well as your shoe wear because metatarsalgia can result from factors as wide-ranging as playing high-impact sports to being overweight.
Tests we offer carried out by our leading experts include:
- an X-ray
- an ultrasound
- an MRI or CT scan
Our foot and ankle consultants
Our locations
From complex foot and ankle surgery to diagnostic tests and procedures, we provide exceptional orthopaedic care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.
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The Wellington Hospital
Wellington Place
St John's Wood
London NW8 9LE
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London Bridge Hospital
27 Tooley Street
London
SE1 2PR
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The Lister Hospital
Chelsea Bridge Road
London
SW1W 8RH
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The Princess Grace Hospital
42-52 Nottingham Place
London W1U 5NY
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HCA UK at The Shard
The Shard
32 St Thomas Street
London SE1 9BS
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HCA UK City of London - 31 Old Broad Street
London
EC2N 1HT
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Chelsea Outpatients
272 & 280 Kings Road
London SW3 5AW
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Institute of Sport Exercise and Health (ISEH)
170 Tottenham Court Road
London
W1T 7HA
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Outpatients and Diagnostics at 30 Devonshire Street
30 Devonshire Street
London W1G 6PU
Book a foot and ankle appointment
We're happy to help you make an appointment with one of our experienced foot and ankle consultants. We can also make imaging and outpatient physiotherapy appointments for you.
Call us today
020 7079 4344