Managing foot pain – causes and investigations

Foot pain is a prevalent issue affecting people of all ages and lifestyles. Given the complexity of the foot's structure, which comprises 26 bones, 33 joints, and over 100 muscles, tendons, and ligaments, with up to five times the load of the patient’s body weight going through the foot and ankle, it's not surprising that many people experience foot pain at some point in their lives.

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