and fusion of the first metatarsophalangeal is a salvage procedure for recurrent ulceration under the metatarsal heads when a conservative treatment fails. This has been a successful salvage ...

Metatarsal injuries are common in athletes and usually occur as a result of a direct blow to the foot or as stress fractures.

Bayern Munich defender Hiroki Ito has suffered another injury setback during his recovery from a broken metatarsal. Ito, 25, ...