title: Soft-tissue causes of metatarsalgia.
abstract: A soft-tissue cause should always be considered when evaluating metatarsalgia. The history, examination, and plain radiographs can all suggest an avenue of pursuit, be it a potential dermatologic, connective tissue, vascular, neurologic, muscular, or neoplastic process.
authors: Department of Surgery, Veterans Administration Medical Center, Denver, Colorado.
authors: S F
authors: SF
authors: Albert
mesh_terms: D005533:Foot Dermatoses / Q000150:complications; D005534:Foot Diseases / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008684:Metatarsus; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000150:complications; D010146:Pain / Q000209:etiology*