Hallucial eminence
Eminentia hallucis
- Synonym: Ball of foot
Definition
The hallucial eminence (a.k.a. ball of our foot) is the padded portion of the sole, that lies transversely, beneath the heads of the metatarsal bones.
Pain in the ball of the foot occurs when there is prolonged or repetitive pressure, often experienced by individuals wearing high heels for extended periods or engaging in sports like tennis.
References
Text written by Muhammad A. Javaid, MD, PhD © 2023 IMAIOS.
Espinosa, N., Maceira, E. and Myerson, M.S. (2008). Current concept review: metatarsalgia. Foot & ankle international, 29(8), pp.871-879.
