Title: Morton's Neuroma | Causes and Treatment | Patient
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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: Morton's Neuroma | Causes and Treatment | Patient
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Heel and Foot Pain (including Plantar Fasciitis)
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Morton's Neuroma
Authored by Dr Laurence Knott, Reviewed by Dr Hayley Willacy | Last edited 9 Mar 2021 | Meets Patient’s editorial guidelines
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Morton's neuroma is a condition that affects one of the nerves that run between the long bones (metatarsals) in the foot. The exact cause is not certain. Symptoms include pain, burning, numbness and tingling between two of the toes of the foot. About a third of people just need simple treatments including modification of their footwear. Sometimes surgery is needed for long-standing (chronic) symptoms. Morton's Neuroma
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What is Morton's neuroma? What causes Morton's neuroma? Who develops Morton's neuroma? Morton's neuroma symptoms
How is Morton's neuroma diagnosed?