bone, joint, and muscle disorders
Metatarsal Joint Pain
Causes of Metatarsal Joint Pain
Metatarsal joint pain commonly results from misalignment of the joint surfaces, which puts pressure on the joint lining and destroys cartilage in the joints. Metatarsophalangeal joint misalignment can be caused by disorders, such as Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) , that inflame the joints. In rheumatoid arthritis, Metatarsophalangeal joint pain can also result from Osteoarthritis (OA) or stiffening of the joints of the ball of the foot, often at the big toe joint. Most people with these disorders have an abnormal motion of the foot when bearing weight and walking. 