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Foot Conditions
Foot Conditions
What Is Fat Pad Atrophy, and How to Treat It?
Fat pad atrophy is the loss of the natural cushioning that you have under your feet, mainly in the heel or the ball of the foot. Learn more about the causes and symptoms.
Dr. Jodi Schoenhaus, DPM
July 2, 2025