Sclerotherapy is one of the leading treatments for the removal of spider veins, reticular veins, and small varicose veins because it is minimally invasive, safe, and relatively pain-free.
Definition of METATARSAL. : of, relating to, or being the part of the human foot or of the hind foot in quadrupeds between the tarsus and the phalanges that in humans comprises five elongated bones which form the front of the instep and ball of the foot. See metatarsal defined for kids.ADVERTISEMENT. of, relating to, or being the part of the human foot or of the hind foot in quadrupeds between the tarsus and the phalanges that in humans comprises five elongated bones which form the front of the instep and ball of the foot. See metatarsal defined for kids. ADVERTISEMENT.
Dr. Roberts explains the fundamental problem is that, with the angulation of the first metatarsal, the bone does not bear its âfair shareâ of the bodyâs weight. This can cause not only bunion formation but also crossover toes, hammertoes and metatarsalgia â chronic pain and tenderness in the ball of the foot.