Title: Mortons Neuroma: Symptoms and Treatment of Plantar Neuroma | Healthy Living articles | Well Being center | SteadyHealth.com
Headings: Mortons Neuroma: Symptoms and Treatment of Plantar Neuroma
Mortons Neuroma: Symptoms and Treatment of Plantar Neuroma
Introduction to Morton's neuroma
Signs and Symptoms
Treatment of Morton's neuroma
Conservative Approach
Surgical Intervention
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Content: Recurrences are variable. Parasthesia – tingling or pricking sensation, known as pins-and-needles may be experienced. Numbness is observed in the toes adjacent to the neuroma and appears to occur together with episodes of pain. The symptoms become more intense as the neuroma enlarges and many affected individuals become apprehensive about walking, or even placing their foot on the ground. The physical signs of Morton’s neuroma include the following: External signs such as presence of a lump are extremely rare. Firm compression of the metatarsal heads with one hand while applying direct pressure to the dorsal and plantar interspace with the other hand may bring forth radiating neuropathic pain. Positive Mulder’s sign – application of direct pressure between the metatarsal heads will replicate the symptoms, as will compression of the forefoot between the finger and thumb so as to compress the transverse arch of the foot. Passive and active dorsiflexion of the toe may aggravate symptoms. Sensory abnormalities may be observed.