A 38-year-old woman presents with pain and swelling on the top of her foot that has been worsening over several weeks. She recently started a new job that requires her to stand for extended periods. What might be the problem?
This patient's symptoms could indicate extensor tendonitis, which involves inflammation of the tendons that run along the top of the foot and are responsible for lifting the foot. It's commonly caused by overuse, particularly in people who spend long periods on their feet.