Good Feet: Metatarsal Problems
July 18th, 2008Metatarsal ProblemsIn severe cases of calluses, which usually occur on the plantar aspect (bottom) of the foot, an IPK can develop. An IPK is, in medical terminology, an
- Intractable, meaning that it will not go away,
- Plantar, meaning bottom of the foot,
- Keretosis, meaning a deep seated painful callus that usually occurs under a weight bearing metatarsal (long bone of the foot).
- From this site: http://www.footcaredirect.com/metatarsal.html