The foot is composed of bones, ligaments, tendons, and muscles. , Feet more prone to injury and pain because they bear the body’s weight. Adequate evaluation and treatment are required.
Causes
Foot pain may arise due to advanced age, being overweight, excessive sports activities or walking, foot injury or trauma, inborn foot deformities, poorly fitted shoes, and from standing on your feet for a long duration. Certain disorders and conditions may also induce foot pain and include:
- Achilles tendinitis
- Achilles tendon rupture
- Bone spurs
- Broken ankle, foot or toe
- Bunions
- Foot deformities
- Foot tendinitis
- Foot tumors
The triggering causes for foot pain can be diagnosed by using imaging techniques such as X-rays, CT scan, and MRI scans.
Treatment
The treatment of foot pain depends upon the cause. The usual procedures for foot pain treatment include rest, medications, ice, compression, elevation, using crutches to avoid load on the foot, and performing stretching and strengthening exercises. Other medical treatments that may be considered include ultrasound, corticosteroid injection, Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) and biologics, orthotics or physical therapy. In some cases, depending upon the condition of the patient and the underlying deformity, surgery may be recommended.