"Plantar plate tears are disruptions of the metatarsophalangeal joint (MTPJ) plantar plate(s). They are essentially a form of metatarsophalangeal joint capsular tear, and most frequently occur at the distal lateral aspect of the plantar plate."
"Pathology "
"In the lesser metatarsals, increased weight-bearing load and hyper-extension forces placed on the MTPJs by high-heeled, pointed shoes are thought to be possible predisposing factors."
"Morton neuroma"
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"Pathology "