(386) Medial Foot Column Disorders (Morton's and Rothbart's): Endemic, Underdiagnosed, and Undertreated

From Sept. 2016-Sept. 2018, 214 consecutive pats underwent a complete evaluation by both an MD and a Board Certified Myofascial Trigger point Therapist at one pain clinic.  Of the 214, 133 pts (62%) had a medial foot column disorder ranging form Morton's Toe  (short first metatarsal or primus metatarsus elevatus) to Rothbart's Foot  (incomplete unwinding of talus).  The most common complaints of the 133 pts were back pain in 37  and leg, knee, or hip pain in 29.  Only 14 pts had foot pain, 5 of whom also had peripheral neuropathy.
Source: The Journal of Pain - Category: Materials Science Authors: Source Type: research