Title: Morton's Neuroma - FootEducation
Headings: Morton’s Neuroma
Morton’s Neuroma
Clinical Presentation
Physical Examination
Imaging Studies
Treatment
Non-Operative Treatment
Operative Treatment
Potential Surgical Complications

Content: The symptoms of a Morton’s neuroma include pain, numbness (usually between the toes) and sometimes a burning sensation. Figure 1A: Location of Nerve (between the base of the 2nd and 3rd toes)
Figure 1B: Location of Nerves Diagram
In many cases, a neuroma may develop as a result of excessive loading on the front of the foot. Such a loading for example can occur in those who regularly wear high heels with a narrow toe box. Sometimes, a patient’s anatomic alignment in the forefoot contributes to the overload. There may be some cases where the neuroma develops spontaneously, for no obvious reason. However, once the nerve is irritated, pressure from walking, and from the adjacent bony prominences (metatarsal heads) may contribute to persistent pain, (Figure 2). Patients will feel pain that worsens with walking, particularly when walking in shoes which are narrow, with thin soles, or high heels. Patients will often feel more comfortable out of shoes.