bone, joint, and muscle disorders
Pain in the Ball of the Foot (Metatarsalgia)
Introduction
Pain in the ball of the foot is called metatarsalgia and may have many different causes (including arthritis, pinching of the nerves between the toes, posture problems, and various disorders). Themost common causesinclude Freiberg Disease None Metatarsal Fractures None Damage to Nerves in the Foot (Morton neuroma) Metatarsal Joint Pain None Sesamoiditis None Age-related thinning of the fat pad cushion in the ball of the foot Often, developing one disorder that causes pain in the ball of the foot contributes to development of another disorder that causes pain in the same location. (See also Overview of Foot and Ankle Problems .) 