Metatarsophalangeal Joint Pain By Kendrick Alan Whitney, DPM, Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine Reviewed / Revised Oct 2021 | Modified Sep 2022 View Patient Education Symptoms and Signs Diagnosis Treatment Key Points Topic Resources Bones of the foot How to Examine the Foot How To Examine the Ankle Metatarsophalangeal joint pain usually results from tissue changes due to aberrant foot biomechanics.