Accurately assess type, location & symptoms of top of foot pain to identify cause and seek treatment. Common causes are overuse injuries, structural issues & medical conditions. Uncommon causes include tarsal coalition & ganglion cysts.

2025年2月13日 · Did you know that the human foot has 26 bones, 33 joints, and over 100 muscles, tendons, and ligaments? It’s a complex structure that plays a vital role in our everyday lives. In this blog post, we will explore the different parts of the foot and what they do. We’ll also discuss common injuries and conditions that can affect the foot.

2024年12月25日 · The foot is a complex structure made up of 28 bones, 33 joints, 19 muscles, over 100 tendons and ligaments, and more than 200,000 different nerve endings. These work together to allow you to walk, run, maintain balance, absorb impact, and bear upper body weight.

2024年11月11日 · Identify Your Foot Pain by Location: Foot pain often corresponds to specific areas, like the top, bottom, heel, or arch. Understanding the location of your pain can help narrow down possible causes, such as Plantar Fasciitis, Achilles Tendonitis, or …

2024年8月22日 · Top-of-the-foot pain typically results from extensor tendonitis but can also occur due to nerve damage. Treatment depends on the cause and may include rest and medication.

2024年5月11日 · In your feet, extensor tendons connect the muscles that help you raise your toes and flex your feet to your bones. If one of the extensor tendons in your foot becomes inflamed, …

The top of the foot is called the dorsum of the foot. In anatomy, the term “dorsal” refers to things that are on the top, such as a “dorsal” fin on a shark. The top bone on the foot is called the talus, and about 70% of it is covered with joint cartilage called hyaline cartilage.

2024年5月7日 · Common causes of pain on top of the foot include extensor tendonitis, Lis Francs injury, mid-tarsal joint sprain & navicular stress fracture.

2024年1月24日 · Pain on the top of the foot can occur from injury or as a side effect of a medical condition. You may also experience swelling, numbness, tingling, or burning—depending on the cause of your foot pain. Conditions such as osteoarthritis, extensor tendonitis, and gout can cause pain on the top of the foot.

2020年5月26日 · What is it called when the top of your foot hurts? The extensor tendons, located in the top of the foot, are needed for flexing or pulling the foot upward. If they become inflamed due to overuse or wearing shoes without proper support, they may get torn or inflamed.