Do you suffer from Morton’s Neuroma?
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Description:
An intermetatarsal neuroma (commonly described as a ‘Morton’s neuroma’) is a type of nerve entrapment or irritation. A neuroma is a thickening of a nerve running that develops as a result of trauma or rubbing between two adjacent metatarsal heads. The nerves involved supply sensation to the ball of the foot and toes.
Incidence:
The condition can affect adults of any age, however woman are affected more than men. Middle aged women who wear high heel shoes are the most commonly affected subjects. A Morton’s neuroma is more common in the third interspace of the foot between the 3rd and 4th toes.
Causes and contributing factors:
- Chronic trauma theory: increased pressure in the forefoot through high heel shoes, narrow toe-boxes or tight calf muscles
- Intermetatarsal bursitis theory: inflammation of the bursa between the metatarsal bones causes secondary thickening and increased pressure on the nerve
- Entrapment theory: the nerve is compressed between the plantar aspect of the foot and tight intrinsic ligament or muscular structures
- Mechanical hyper-pronation theory: excessive rolling in of the foot during walking causes hypermobilitiy in the forefoot
- Foot posture and natural bony alignment: those with close proximity between the metatarsal bones are subject to greater pressure on the nerve
Symptoms:
Pins and needles, numbness or burning sensations, or even sudden pain on the ball of the foot; with the pain frequently radiating into one or two toes are common findings. The feeling of walking on a pebble or small stone is also often described.
Treatment:
- Conservative treatment:
- Change shoe wear
- Padding and strapping
- Functional foot orthotics with neuroma pads/domes
- Stretching exercises and manipulations
- Acupuncture
- Cortisone injection
- Surgical: excision of the neural thickening
Morton’s Neuroma Treatment in Perth is now available.
Contact Central City Podiatry today on 9221 4998
Our location :
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Perth City Station - 9221 4998
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Central City Physiotherapy - 9421 1733
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Perth Chiropractic - 9221 4527
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