Pain on the outside (side of the little toe) of the foot is a common
problem we treat in our Seattle foot and ankle clinic. In most cases
outside of the foot pain responds well to treatment.
If the outside of your foot hurts, it is usually due to one of several
problems that affect the outside of the foot near the 5th metatarsal
(long bone behind little toe) bone. Sometimes the pain is found a bit
more on top of the foot.
Pain on the outside of the foot can be due to a number of different foot
conditions. If the outside of your foot is sore, use the picture of the
foot below to find the area that is most painful. Click on that foot
problem to read more and learn how to best treat pain in this area
(remember you should see a physician to accurately diagnosis your
problem). The problems listed below are the most common conditions
causing pain on the outside of the foot. A stress fracture of the long
bone behind your little toe (5th metatarsal) may require non-weight
bearing cast or surgery so make sure you don’t delay your diagnosis.
Click on the link and follow the instructions we give for treating these
problems.
If you twisted your ankle and now have pain on the outside of your
foot you may have a
5th metatarsal
tuberosity fracture.
Some of the common causes of pain on the outside of your foot listed
below:
3. 5th Metatarsal Shaft Fracture ----------->
3. Metatarsal Stress Fracture -------------->
4. 5th Metatarsal Tuberosity Fracture ----->
5. Peroneal Tendonitis---------------------->
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