Tag plantar plate

The FixToe device for plantar plate tears come from Spain and is a more practical alternative to taping over the medium to longer term. For more on this FixToe, see this.

One of the more effective ways of treating a plantar plate tear is to use taping or strapping to prevent dorsiflexion. This does need to be used for an extended period of time to allow for the plantar plate to… Continue Reading →

Plantar plate dysfunction is a common problem of the metatarsophalangeal joints that often just used to be called metatarsalgia. The problem is a strain or tear of the plantar plate that is a thickening of the plantar aspect of the… Continue Reading →