Pain under the second metatarsal head, a toe starting to drift — predislocation syndrome is the diagnosis patients have never heard of, for the pain they've had for months. A predislocation syndrome poster names it and shows the instability.
The instability story
- The plantar plate: the ligamentous structure failing under the lesser MTP joint — the anatomy behind the pain.
- The progression: from synovitis to partial tear to dislocation and crossover toe — the window where intervention prevents deformity.
- Conservative care: taping, stiff-sole shoes, orthotics with metatarsal support, and activity modification.
- Surgical repair: plantar plate repair techniques for the unstable joint — explained before the consult.
Catching it in the window
The value of this poster is timing — patients who understand they're in a pre-dislocation stage choose treatment before the toe crosses over. Education buys the intervention window.
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Placement
Exam rooms where forefoot pain is evaluated. Three sizes, printed on demand.