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This becomes a bone spur. When the bone spur grows out of one of the joints on the top of the midfoot, it's called a tarsal boss. A bone spur on the inside or outside any of the toes is usually referred to as a toe spur. Any factor that creates too much friction within the foot can lead to a tarsal boss or toe spur.
Many tarsal bosses show little on radiographs, implying that a good deal of the swelling is soft tissue. Some patients need only reassurance or advice on choosing shoes with enough room to accommodate the boss. Surgical removal is usually successful, although some patients find the scar still rubs on their shoes.