Midfoot Arthritis is a condition characterized by pain and stiffness in the middle of the foot.

WHAT CAUSES MIDFOOT ARTHRITIS?

• Previous injury to the foot
• Loss of cartilage in the foot joint
• High arches
• Flatfeet

HOW DO I KNOW IF I HAVE MIDFOOT ARTHRITIS?

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF MIDFOOT ARTHRITIS?

• Sharp pain in the top and middle of the foot
• Swelling of the foot
• Tenderness
• Arch collapse
• Bone Spurs

HOW IS MIDFOOT ARTHRITIS DIAGNOSED?

• Physical examination by a doctor
• X-rays

WHAT CAN I DO FROM HOME FOR MIDFOOT ARTHRITIS?

WHAT CAN I DO TO PREVENT MIDFOOT ARTHRITIS?

• Wear supportive shoes
• Weight control

WHAT TREATMENTS CAN I DO FROM HOME FOR MIDFOOT ARTHRITIS?

• Wear supportive shoes
• Orthotics
• Weight control
• Walk with a cane or brace

WHEN SHOULD I SEE A DOCTOR FOR MIDFOOT ARTHRITIS?

You should make an appoint with your doctor if it becomes painful or difficult to walk over a long period of time.

TREATMENTS YOUR DOCTOR MAY RECOMMEND FOR MIDFOOT ARTHRITIS

Non-Surgical:

• Medications such as anti-inflammatories to help control pain
• Cane
• Foot brace
• Wear supportive shoes. Shoes with a small “rocker bottom” can be particularly helpful
• Cortisone injections into the painful joints

Surgical:

• Joint fusion