E ISSN: 2583-049X
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International Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Research and Studies

Volume 4, Issue 4, 2024

Morton’s Neuroma: A Comprehensive Review of Current Findings



Author(s): Jyotirmayee Panigrahi, Sushree Sangeeta Bastia, Dwarikanath Rout, Priyabrata Dash, Nihar Ranjan Mohanty

DOI: https://doi.org/10.62225/2583049X.2024.4.4.3083

Abstract:

Morton’s neuroma is a problem affecting the forefoot of human. It is fibrosis of the nerve but is not a true neuroma. Secondary to repetitive irritation or pressure leads to thickening of the digital nerve, located in the third or second intermetatarsal space. Various treatment options like rest, orthotics, steroid injections and surgical excision usually performed. Proper clinical assessment, evaluation, patient selection, pre-operative counselling and surgical technique are required for the successful management of this condition.


Keywords: Morton's Neuroma, Forefoot Pain, Digital Nerve, Intermetatarsal Space

Pages: 628-630

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