"Many patients can be relieved of the pain by placing padding behind the fifth metatarsal head," Dr. Kornfeld says. This is where the pinky toe meets the long bone in your foot. This "disperses ...

Does your small toe hide beneath its next-door neighbor? Although there isn't scientific evidence that this condition, known ...

Repeated friction or trauma may even damage the nail matrix, the part that makes nail, attached to the bone. This could lead ...

If two bones or joints are pressed close together ... may increase the pressure on your pinky toes. Pain or problems may be caused by the toe itself or, perhaps, a sock seam, rigid fabric or ...

YOU probably don’t think about your feet much – unless they get stomped on. But your feet can tell you a lot about your health. From fungal infections and pesky warts to more complicated ...

This week we are going to discuss the foot, more specifically the fifth metatarsal or the long bone attaching to the pinky toe. The fifth ... a Jones fracture include pain and swelling on the ...

attached to the bone. This could lead to permanent thickening of the nail, that may become unsightly and cause pain. Whatever your heritage, show your pinky toes some love and avoid future ...