Comparison of the pressure-relieving properties of various types of forefoot pads in older people with forefoot pain

Table 1 Borders and dimensions of the forefoot pads

Forefoot pad	Proximal border	Distal border	Medial border	Lateral border	Other features
Metatarsal dome 10 mm proximal^†	10 mm distal to the styloid process of the 5^th metatarsal	10 mm proximal to the metatarsal heads	Medial margin of the 2^nd metatarsal	Lateral margin of the 4^th metatarsal	Teardrop-shaped
Metatarsal dome 5 mm distal^†	25 mm distal to the styloid process of the 5^th metatarsal	5 mm distal to the metatarsal heads	Medial margin of the 2^nd metatarsal	Lateral margin of the 4^th metatarsal	Teardrop-shaped
Metatarsal bar	10 mm distal to the styloid process of the 5^th metatarsal	10 mm proximal to the metatarsal heads	Medial margin of the 1^st metatarsal	Lateral margin of the 5^th metatarsal
Plantar cover	10 mm distal to the styloid process of the 5^th metatarsal	15 mm distal to the metatarsal heads	Medial margin of the 1^st metatarsal	Lateral margin of the 5^th metatarsal	Full thickness (6 mm) under the metatarsal heads

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