Your first metatarsal is the thickest ... If pain persists, your doctor may recommend surgery. This can involve removing a small part of bone from either one or two joints to shorten the length ...

A new, less invasive bunion correction procedure is offering relief to individuals suffering from the painful foot condition.

According to Art Stapleton of NJ.com, Johnson underwent surgery to address a fifth metatarsal fracture sustained during the Giants’ Thanksgiving matchup against the Dallas Cowboys. Fortunately ...

Examination showed tenderness to palpation and limited range of motion of the first metatarsophalangeal (MP) joint, and radiographs showed stage 4 OCD of the first metatarsal head with a detached ...