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Anatomical diagram of the plantar plate showing collateral ligaments, flexor tendons and plantar fascia, with a comparison of a healthy plantar plate and an elongated, torn plantar plate at the metatarsophalangeal joint.
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Plantar Plate Tears — Why This Forefoot Injury Is So Often Misdiagnosed (A Newcastle Podiatrist’s Guide)

May 27, 2026 Tim Foran No comments yet

Persistent pain under the ball of your foot near the second toe? It could be a plantar plate tear — one of the most commonly missed forefoot injuries. Newcastle podiatrist Tim Foran explains the symptoms, why it’s so often mistaken for a neuroma, and how early treatment can prevent the need for surgery.

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