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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sara Mohsin, M.D.[2]

Overview

Morton's neuroma is most commonly located at the third intermetatarsal space, with other sites being involved including second or fourth interspaces, at the bifurcation of the fourth plantar digital nerve and fifth interspace rarely. Patient complaints of feeling like ''walking on a marble''. Most common symptom of morton's neuroma includes persistent pain on weight bearing affecting the contiguous halves of two toes, with the nature of pain being shooting, burning, stabbing, raw, gnawing or sickening sensations. Other symptoms may include numbness, parasthesia, dysesthesia, functional impairment and psychological distress associated with severe decrease in the quality of life.

History and Symptoms

Site of involvement

Usually located at the following sites:

(first toe is usually not involved)

Symptoms

Symptoms of morton's neuroma include:[1]

Questionnaire used by patients to assess levels of pain in morton's neuroma.Source: Ross A. Hauser. et al.

References

  1. "intermetatarsal bursitis | The Foot and Ankle Online Journal".


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