Morton's neuroma facts
- Morton's neuroma is a swollen, inflamed nerve in the foot.
- Morton's neuroma causes a "burning"
sharp pain on the bottom of the foot.
- Treatments for Morton's neuroma include resting the foot, better-fitting shoes, anti-inflammation medications, ice
packs, and operation.
What is Morton's neuroma?
A neuroma is growth (benign tumor)
that arises in nerve cells. A Morton's neuroma is a swollen, inflamed
nerve located between the bones at the ball of the foot. The most common
location of a Morton's neuroma is in either the second or the third
spacing from the base of the big toe.
What causes a Morton's neuroma?
A Morton's neuroma is caused by compression of the nerve of sensation
between the ends of the metatarsal bones at the base of the toes.
What are risk factors for developing a Morton's neuroma?
Improper footwear that excessively binds the forefoot can lead to a Morton's neuroma.
What are symptoms of a Morton's
neuroma?
A Morton's neuroma causes a "burning" sharp
pain and numbness on the bottom of the foot in the involved area, and this pain and
numbness can radiate to the nearby toes. The pain is usually increased by walking or when the ball of the foot is squeezed together and decreased with
massaging. It may force a person to stop walking or to limp from the pain.
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