Injuries | Pain in the forefoot

Injuries

After accidents, fractures of the metatarsal bones or toes can occur, accompanied by pain in the forefoot, possibly accompanied by swelling. If there is any suspicion, an X-ray of the foot must be taken to make any fractures visible. Then, based on the image and the examination, it can be decided whether the therapy can be performed conservatively or whether surgery is necessary. Cuts or other injuries of the skin or soft tissues can also cause pain in the forefoot, these should be treated professionally.In this context, it is also important that there is no inflammation, which can cause additional pain and problems of various kinds.