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Morton’s Neuroma

What is a Morton’s Neuroma?

A Morton’s Neuroma is a thickening or enlargement of the digital nerve that runs between your toes (metatarsals). It most commonly occurs on the digital nerve that runs between the 3rd and 4th metatarsals, but may occur on any of the digital nerves, or any nerve where there is friction or compression.

Stages of Progression

There are three stages that occur:

Symptoms of a Morton’s Neuroma

One or more of these symptoms may be present. Normally there are no outward signs of a neuroma.

Causes of Morton’s Neuroma

Conservative Treatment of Morton’s Neuroma

It is important to consider the time and symptoms present. Treatment may vary according to the stage of progression.

Surgical Treatment of Morton’s Neuroma

For patients that have not received relief from other treatments there are two main procedures:

It is important to consider the time and symptoms present. Treatment may vary according to the stage of progression.