What is Morton’s Neuroma?
A Morton’s Neuroma is a thickening of the tissue that surrounds the nerve leading to the toes. The condition most commonly develops between the 3rd and 4th toes.
How to Identify/Diagnose?
Pain or a burning feeling in the ball of the foot or toes that increases during physical activity (especially runnin). Some patients with Morton’s Neuroma say it feels like they are continually “stepping on a marble.”
How to Prevent?
Wearing roomier shoes can give the toes more space and prevent the nerves from pinching.
How to Treat?
Non-surgical treatment includes a cortisone injection and shoe wear modification. This treatment is successful in 50% of patients. Repetitive injections are dangerous to the fat pad and not recommended. If non-surgical treatments fail to improve the condition, surgery can be performed to remove the inflamed nerve. This procedure is successful in more than 95% of patients.
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