Title: Morton's Neuroma - Physiopedia
Headings: Morton's Neuroma
Morton's Neuroma
Description
Clinically Relevant Anatomy
Mechanism of Injury
Epidemiology
Aetiology
Clinical Presentation
Diagnostic Procedures
Clinical Examination
Histopathology
Imaging
Differential Diagnosis
Management
Physiotherapy Intervention
Medical Intervention
Orthotics and Corticosteroid Injections
Sclerosing Alcohol Injections
Radio Frequency Ablation
Neurectomy
Cryogenic Neuroablation
References

Content: However neuromas can be present without clinical signs. One study reported neuromas present in 33% (19/57) of asymptomatic individuals. Aetiology
Altered foot and ankle biomechanics such calf tightness, planovalgus or varus deformities play a role in overloading the foot, leading to altered pressure on the third and fourth rays and associated pain. Clinical Presentation
Symptoms include pain on weight bearing, frequently after only a short time. The nature of the pain varies widely among individuals. Some people experience shooting pain affecting the contiguous halves of two toes. Others describe a feeling like having a pebble in their shoe or walking on razor blades. Burning, numbness, and paresthesia may also be experienced. The symptoms progress over time, often beginning as a tingling sensation in the ball of the foot (Mulder’s Sign). Morton's neuroma lesions have been found using MRI in patients without symptoms.