Metatarsal Pad

Other Names

Metatarsal Bar/ Pad

Metatarsal Bar/ Pad

Metatarsal Bar/ Pad

• Metatarsal Bar
• Metatarsal Padding
• Metatarsal Pad
• Metatarsal Cushions
• Metatarsal dome
• Metatarsal button
• Metatarsal cookie
• Met pad (shorthand)
• Metatarsalgia pad
• Forefoot offloading pad
• Metatarsal raise
• Metatarsal lift
• Transverse arch pad / transverse arch support
• Metatarsal support pad
• Callus Pads

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Indications

• Metatarsalgia
• Mortons Neuroma
• Plantar plate injury
• Forefoot overload syndromes
• Fat pad atrophy
• Diabetic forefoot pressure redistribution
• Post-operative forefoot offloading

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Description

• Small orthotic pad placed in the forefoot
• Positioned just proximal (behind) the metatarsal heads
• Supports the transverse arch
• Redistributes plantar pressure away from the metatarsal heads
• Reduces focal forefoot loading during gait
• Primary goal: decrease pain and improve comfort with weight-bearing

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Evidence

• Unkown

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See Also

• Medical Equipment Main
• Foot Pain Main

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