Morton's Neuroma Flashcards
1
Q
what nerve is affected?
A
plantar interdigital nerve over the intermetatarsal ligaments
2
Q
cause
A
subjected to repeated trauma leading to inflammation, swelling and fibrosis forming a neuroma
3
Q
presentation
A
metatarsalgia
burning and tingling radiating into affected toe
most likely 3rd interspace, then 2nd
4
Q
diagnosis
A
loss of sensation in affected web space
Mulder’s click test (medio-lateral compression of metatarsal head)
USS for swollen nerve
5
Q
conservative management
A
pad/insole
steroid injections
anaesthetic injections
6
Q
surgical management
A
excision (small risk of reoccurrence and pain)
