Marie-Christine Bourque podiatry clinic – Lévis Foot capsulitis : symptoms and treatments

Foot capsulitis : symptoms and treatments

Foot capsulitis is a type of metatarsalgia in which the joint capsule of the metatarsal bones is inflamed.

Although it is more prevalent in the shoulder, knee, or elbow, it is probable that it might also happen in the foot.

Let’s look at what causes foot capsulitis, how to cure it, and what symptoms it triggers.

While we are all too familiar with the problems that capsulitis in the shoulder may cause, its plantar equivalent can be just as bad.

The following symptoms are commonly associated with capsulitis in the foot:

• A burning sensation under the toes in the front area of the foot;
• Numbness in the forefoot;
• A feeling of a lump under the forefoot;
• Putting weight on the front half of the foot becomes difficult;
• Pain in the phalanges (toes);

The symptoms indicated above should be closely monitored since if not addressed promptly, they can lead to serious (…learn more)