Inflammation and/or tearing of the tendon that supports the foot arch. 85% of ankle injuries are ligament sprains. Overstretching of one of the ankle ligaments causing it to tear. Inflammation of the tendon across the front of the ankle causes top of foot pain typically when walking down stairs or on slopes. Foot Goutįoot gout is a type of inflammatory arthritis causing sudden intense pain, swelling and redness typically in the big toe. With Claw, Mallet & Hammer Toe, muscle tightness and weakness causes the outer four toes to abnormally curl into different positions. Pain when resisting toe extension (lifting the toes up) indicates tendonitis. Extensor TendonitisĮxtensor tendonitis is caused by Inflammation and irritation of the tendons across the top of the foot and is the most common cause of top of foot pain. Sinus Tarsi Syndrome is often the cause of ongoing foot pain following an ankle sprain. Inflammation and instability causing pain deep inside the joint that gets worse with activity, especially ankle twisting, and better with rest. (2015).This foot pain diagram shows common problems that cause pain on top of the foot at the front.
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