Morton's neuroma

Clin Podiatr Med Surg. 2010 Oct;27(4):535-45. doi: 10.1016/j.cpm.2010.06.004.

Abstract

Morton neuroma is a common source of forefoot pain. This condition is more correctly termed as interdigital nerve compression and is not a true neuroma. Although Morton neuroma is a common diagnosis, debate exists as to the best surgical and nonsurgical treatments. This article discusses the pathogenesis, diagnosis, nonsurgical and surgical management, and surgical complications of this common disorder.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Decompression, Surgical / instrumentation
  • Female
  • Foot Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Foot Diseases / pathology
  • Foot Diseases / surgery
  • Forefoot, Human / innervation*
  • Forefoot, Human / surgery
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Metatarsalgia / etiology*
  • Middle Aged
  • Neuroma / diagnosis*
  • Neuroma / pathology
  • Neuroma / surgery
  • Peripheral Nerves / pathology
  • Peripheral Nerves / surgery
  • Peripheral Nervous System Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Peripheral Nervous System Neoplasms / pathology
  • Peripheral Nervous System Neoplasms / surgery
  • Postoperative Complications / etiology
  • Postoperative Complications / surgery
  • Reoperation
  • Surgical Instruments