Pain Over the Soles of Feet

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Kent C Doan, MD (Orthopedics)

Dr Doan Graduated from the University of Missouri Kansas City School of Medicine and completed residency training in Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Colorado. He completed additional fellowship training in Orthopedic Sports Medicine at the prestigious Steadman Clinic and Steadman Philippon Research Institute in Vail, Colorado. He is a practicing Orthopedic Surgeon who specializes in complex and revision knee and shoulder surgery at the Kansas City Orthopedic Institute. He also holds an assistant professorship at the University of Kansas City.

Tomohiro Hamahata, MD

Tomohiro Hamahata, MD (Orthopedics)

Dr. Hamahata graduated from the Jikei University of Medical Science. After working at Asanokawa General Hospital and Kosei Chuo Hospital, he joined the Department of Orthopedics at Asakusa Hospital in April 2021, specializing in general orthopedics and joint replacement surgery.

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About the Symptom

This describes pain in the sole, or the bottom of the foot in front of the arch. The pain may be pressing, sharp or dull in nature.

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Generally, Pain over the soles of feet can be related to:

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Can a Specific Disease Cause the Pain in the Soles of the Feet?

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Diabetes and gout are common diseases that can lead to pain in the soles of the feet.

References:

Hainer BL, Matheson E, Wilkes RT. Diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of gout. Am Fam Physician. 2014 Dec 15;90(12):831-6. PMID: 25591183.

Dalbeth N, Choi HK, Joosten LAB, Khanna PP, Matsuo H, Perez-Ruiz F, Stamp LK. Gout. Nat Rev Dis Primers. 2019 Sep 26;5(1):69. doi: 10.1038/s41572-019-0115-y. PMID: 31558729.

Bandyk DF. The diabetic foot: Pathophysiology, evaluation, and treatment. Semin Vasc Surg. 2018 Jun-Dec;31(2-4):43-48. doi: 10.1053/j.semvascsurg.2019.02.001. Epub 2019 Feb 6. PMID: 30876640.

Armstrong DG, Tan TW, Boulton AJM, Bus SA. Diabetic Foot Ulcers: A Review. JAMA. 2023 Jul 3;330(1):62-75. doi: 10.1001/jama.2023.10578. PMID: 37395769; PMCID: PMC10723802.

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What Are the Causes of Foot Pain in the Soles Based on Its Location?

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The cause of foot pain in the soles often times varies depending on the location of the pain.

References:

Buchanan BK, Sina RE, Kushner D. Plantar Fasciitis. [Updated 2024 Jan 7]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2024 Jan-.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK431073/

Ramponi DR, Baker C. Sever's Disease (Calcaneal Apophysitis). Adv Emerg Nurs J. 2019 Jan/Mar;41(1):10-14. doi: 10.1097/TME.0000000000000219. PMID: 30702528.

Van Boerum DH, Sangeorzan BJ. Biomechanics and pathophysiology of flat foot. Foot Ankle Clin. 2003 Sep;8(3):419-30. doi: 10.1016/s1083-7515(03)00084-6. PMID: 14560896.

Ling SK, Lui TH. Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction: An Overview. Open Orthop J. 2017 Jul 31;11:714-723. doi: 10.2174/1874325001711010714. PMID: 28979585; PMCID: PMC5620404.

Ugolini PA, Raikin SM. The accessory navicular. Foot Ankle Clin. 2004 Mar;9(1):165-80. doi: 10.1016/S1083-7515(03)00176-1. PMID: 15062220.

Sims AL, Kurup HV. Painful sesamoid of the great toe. World J Orthop. 2014 Apr 18;5(2):146-50. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v5.i2.146. PMID: 24829877; PMCID: PMC4017307.

Espinosa N, Brodsky JW, Maceira E. Metatarsalgia. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2010 Aug;18(8):474-85. doi: 10.5435/00124635-201008000-00004. PMID: 20675640.

Mak MS, Chowdhury R, Johnson R. Morton's neuroma: review of anatomy, pathomechanism, and imaging. Clin Radiol. 2021 Mar;76(3):235.e15-235.e23. doi: 10.1016/j.crad.2020.10.006. Epub 2020 Nov 7. PMID: 33168237.

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What Could Be the Causes of Pain in the Inner Arch of the Foot?

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Pain in the inner arch of the foot can result from various factors, including injuries, structural issues, and underlying health conditions. Identifying the specific cause is important for effective treatment and relief.

References:

Cooper MT. Common Painful Foot and Ankle Conditions: A Review. JAMA. 2023 Dec 19;330(23):2285-2294. doi: 10.1001/jama.2023.23906. PMID: 38112812.

Rao S, Riskowski JL, Hannan MT. Musculoskeletal conditions of the foot and ankle: assessments and treatment options. Best Pract Res Clin Rheumatol. 2012 Jun;26(3):345-68. doi: 10.1016/j.berh.2012.05.009. PMID: 22867931; PMCID: PMC3414868.

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Kent C Doan, MD

Kent C Doan, MD (Orthopedics)

Dr Doan Graduated from the University of Missouri Kansas City School of Medicine and completed residency training in Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Colorado. He completed additional fellowship training in Orthopedic Sports Medicine at the prestigious Steadman Clinic and Steadman Philippon Research Institute in Vail, Colorado. He is a practicing Orthopedic Surgeon who specializes in complex and revision knee and shoulder surgery at the Kansas City Orthopedic Institute. He also holds an assistant professorship at the University of Kansas City.

Tomohiro Hamahata, MD

Tomohiro Hamahata, MD (Orthopedics)

Dr. Hamahata graduated from the Jikei University of Medical Science. After working at Asanokawa General Hospital and Kosei Chuo Hospital, he joined the Department of Orthopedics at Asakusa Hospital in April 2021, specializing in general orthopedics and joint replacement surgery.

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