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Plantar Plate Dysfunction

Posted by | January 8, 2012 | Podiatry Issues

Plantar plate dysfunction is a common problem that used to be embraced by the umbrella term, metatarsalgia and more recently, capsulitis. The plantar plate is a thickening of the plantar fascia and joint capsule plantar to the lessor metatarsophalangeal joint, so plays an important role in the function of the toes. It’s not uncommon for there to be plantar plate tear causing pain around the joint, usually the second metatarsophalangeal joint. Often the toe is in a slightly dorsiflexion position. Usually the treatment is to use padding and strapping to hold the toe in a plantarflexed position. Sometime the plantar plate dysfunction needs surgery to repair the tear.

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