Second Toe Pain and Plantar Plate Tears | Seattle Podiatrist

www.footankle.... The 2nd toe is the toe most prone to pain and injury. The reason for this is that it has the most potential to have abnormal pressure applied to it. The big first metatarsal bone should take up most of the weight of the ball of the foot but in a number of situations it is pushed out of the way and the second metatarsal bone has to take that extra pressure. This can lead to pain under the second toe and in the second toe.
Often the 2nd toe is also the longest toe so it can get injured by the shoe more than the other toes. Just some of the problems associated with the 2nd toe include capsulitis of the second metatarsal joint, fracture of the second toe, thick 2nd toenail and tears of the plantar plate of the 2nd toe.
In this video Seattle podiatrist Larry Huppin will explain why the second toe is so prone to injury and how to treat and prevent second toe problems.
If you are in the Seattle area appointments can be made from our website at www.footankle.com/. If you are not in our area find a podiatrist near you who specializes in biomechanics and orthotics and has a focus on helping patients avoid surgery when possible.
Dr. Larry Huppin in a nationally renowned authority on sports medicine of the foot and ankle, orthotics and biomechanics and a podiatrist in Seattle specializing in treating active people. He has practiced podiatric medicine in Seattle for over 20 years and has a special interest in helping patients achieve complete relief of any foot problem without resorting to surgery.
We are located at:
Foot & Ankle Center of Washington
600 Broadway, Suite 220
Seattle, WA 98122
206-344-3808