(as we all tilt our heads to one side!) I can tell you it is a commonly misdiagnosed condition in my profession and one that if it is not treated tulley can end up needing surgery. It helps to hold the toes in proper alignment. What in the heck is a plantar plate injury. Are you experiencing chronic pain in the ball of your foot. In either talbot which you end up with is pretty constant pain under the ball the foot if it is not treated.

The pain with a plantar plate injury is underneath the toe next to the big toe and can either start suddenly with a sharp pain or can come on gradually over time. You may be experiencing a plantar plate injury. The plantar plate that injures most. Have you noticed your second toe is curling more and lifting in your shoes. When it is injured or torn, you end up with pain and you can also end up with the toe moving out of place.

Well, the plantar plate is the supporting structure (a ligament to be exact!) that lives against the joint underneath where the toes connect to the rest of your foot.