Title: Morton's Neuroma | Causes and Treatment | Patient
Headings: Morton's Neuroma
Morton's Neuroma
What is Morton's neuroma?
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Some anatomy of the foot
Morton's neuroma
What causes Morton's neuroma?
Who develops Morton's neuroma?
Morton's neuroma symptoms
How is Morton's neuroma diagnosed?
What is the treatment for Morton's neuroma?
Non-surgical treatments
Surgical treatments
What is the outlook (prognosis) for Morton's neuroma?
Can Morton's neuroma be prevented?
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Content: Also, inflammation in the joints in the foot next to one of the digital nerves can sometimes cause irritation of the nerve and lead to the symptoms of Morton's neuroma. Who develops Morton's neuroma? About three people out of four who have Morton's neuroma are women. It commonly affects people between the ages of 40 and 50 but can occur at any age. Poorly fitting or constricting shoes can contribute to Morton's neuroma. It is more common in women who habitually wear high-heeled shoes or in men who are required to wear tight (constrictive) footwear. It may also be more common in ballet dancers and runners. In some people there is no obvious cause. Morton's neuroma symptoms
People with Morton's neuroma usually complain of pain that can start in the ball of the foot and shoot into the affected toes. Some people just have toe pain.