Morton's Neuroma Flashcards by Liam Lennox | Brainscape

Q

ESSENCE

A

Dysfunction of nerve in intermetatarsal space (between toes)

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AETIOLOGY

Most common

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Caused by irritation of nerve relating to biomechanics of foot
- Such as high hells or narrow shoes may exacerbate

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Q

Where does it normally occur

A

Between 3rd and 4th metatarsal

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CLINICAL FEATURES

Presentation

A

Pain at front of foot at location of lesion
Sensation of lump in shoe
Burning, numbness or pasaesthesia felt in distal toes

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