Arthritis & joint
Midfoot Arthritis
Arthritis of the many small joints of the midfoot, easily overlooked because of the number of joints involved.
About this condition
The midfoot is made up of many small joints that absorb load during walking. When these joints wear, patients feel pain and swelling across the top of the foot. Because the pattern is easily missed, special X-ray views are often needed to confirm the diagnosis.
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Common signs & symptoms
- Pain on the top of the foot
- Swelling that comes and goes
- Worse with walking on uneven ground
- Prominent or painful bony lumps
How we approach treatment
- 1Specialised imaging for an accurate diagnosis
- 2Footwear modification and activity guidance
- 3Pain management options
- 4Joint fusion for persistent, localised pain