Pain in the foot. 2. Causes of pain in the hindfoot, midfoot, and forefoot

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Mann RA. Postgraduate Medicine. [JC:pfk] 82(1):167-71, 174, 1987 Jul. Pain in the foot has many causes. A careful history and physical examination, radiographs, and laboratory data usually yield the correct diagnosis so that specific treatment can be directed toward the problem to help relieve the patient's pain. Rarely is surgery necessary. Good conservative management usually produces a satisfactory clinical response.