Osteoarthritis can also follow a fracture or a bad sprain to the foot. Rheumatoid Arthritis is a systemic disease, which affects the whole body. Rheumatoid arthritis affects all the joints and muscles in the foot. It affects more women then men and can be inherited. The insides of the joints become swollen and stiff.
Bunions are a common amongst elderly rheumatoid arthritic patients.
Soles of the feet may feel tender. Corns, calluses and ulcers may develop under the soles of the feet. The stiffness and inflammation is worse in the morning and after periods of inactivity. Osteoarthritis Stiffness and pain in a particular joint. May be due to a virus.