The fifth metatarsal is the long bone on the outside edge of your foot that connects your pinky toe to your ankle. It’s ...

If your foot hurts when walking, it could be caused by overuse, injury, or multiple medical conditions. Here are the common ...

Metacarpal, metatarsal and digital pads are the shock-absorbing pads that help to protect the bones and joints in the dog’s ...

revealing that the fifth metatarsal is the most commonly fractured bone in this category. The study found that these fractures were more prevalent in younger individuals and showed seasonal trends ...

Hallux rigidus is a common condition characterized by stiffness and pain in the first metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint, often due to degenerative changes and the formation of bone spurs.

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Over time, this can cause a stress fracture– essentially a tiny break in the bone. 'An X-ray may often miss this type of fracture in the metatarsals if done within a couple of weeks of it ...

"An MRI has confirmed that Tom has a mild second metatarsal bone stress injury and he will spend the next two weeks in a boot before we reassess what the next steps are. "Tom has shown great ...

A recent excavation from April to November 2024 uncovered 11 more human fossils, including a rare metatarsal bone and skull fragments. Wu Xiujie, a researcher at the Institute of Vertebrate ...

A total of 11 human fossils were unearthed, including one well-preserved foot metatarsal bone, one broken frontal bone, one middle femur fragment and eight skull fragments. Wu Xiujie, a researcher ...