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Definition

Morton's neuroma is a compressive neuropathy of the interdigital nerve, frequently found between the third and fourth toes, usually in response to irritation, trauma or excessive pressure.

Symptoms

Patients suffer from burning pain (especially when wearing shoes) and numbness in the toes.

Tight narrow shoes and high-heeled shoes aggravate the condition

Risk Factors

People who have bunions, hammertoes, high arches or flatfeet are at higher risk of developing Morton's neuroma

Differential diagnosis

Similar pathologies may present similar symptoms and should be eliminated : MTP synovitis, metatarsalgia, Stress fracture, MTPJ arthritis, Metatarsal head osteonecrosis

Treatment

Medical treatment consist of shoe changing, orthosis, steroid injection.

Surgery can resect a small portion of the nerve or release the tissue around the nerve, and generally involves a short recovery period.

This information is a brief, simple medical explanation. For exhaustive details, and before starting any kind of treatment, please refer to Dr.BAYOUD