A 45-year-old woman, who wears high-heeled, pointed shoes, complains of pain in the forefoot after prolonged standing or walking. Occasionally, she also experiences numbness, a burning sensation, and tingling in the area. Physical examination shows no obvious deformities and a very tender spot in the third inter space, between the third and fourth toes. There is no redness, limitation of motion, or signs of inflammation. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Gout
B. Hallux rigidus
C. Metatarsophalangeal articulation pain
D. Morton's neuroma
E. Plantar fasciitis
A. Gout
B. Hallux rigidus
C. Metatarsophalangeal articulation pain
D. Morton's neuroma
E. Plantar fasciitis