Morton's Neuritis/oma

Question 1

compression of ________ nerve

Answer 1

interdigital

Question 2

Acute = _________ (neuritis)

Chronic = _____ _____ (neuroma)

Answer 2

inflammation

fibrous cyst

Question 3

Etiology
Excessive _______
______ toe boxes with/without high heels
Limited ____ ______ EXT shifts load to ______ foot

Answer 3

pronation

small

1st MTP

lateral

Question 4

Pathomechanics

excessive _______ leading to excessive ___-_______ compression

Answer 4

pronation
inter-metatarsal

Question 5

Tarsal tunnel aka as posterior ______ _______

Answer 5

tibial neuralgia

Question 6

Tarsal tunnel- entrapment of _____ n. at flexor _______/medial _________

Answer 6

tibial
retinaculum
malleolus

Question 7

Etiology/Pathomechanics
Excessive ______ leading to excessive _____ and _______ of tibial n.

Answer 7

pronation
tension/compression

Question 8

PT Rx for nerve compression

POLI (NO C) ED- bc ________ most often the cause

______/________/_______- to reduce compression by assisting with abnormal mechanics

MET also to create _____ motion/flossing

Answer 8

compression

JM/Orthotic/MET

neural