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Plantar Neuroma, Morton’s Metatarsalgia or neuralgia

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Morton’s neuroma
Definition
Also known as plantar neuroma, Morton’s metatarsalgia or neuralgia.
It is a non-invasive inflammation and pain of the nerve supplying the metatarsals of the foot. Most commonly known to occur between the second and third metatarsal spaces of the metatarsal heads.
It is characterised by pain, numbness and might be relieved when the footwear is removed. Many sources see it as a perineural fibroma and not a true tumour. (Wikipedia, 2014)
It is because fibrous tissue around the nerve develops and becomes irritated and inflamed and mostly causes bad pain on the ball of the foot and at the base of the toes. (Nhs.uk, 2014)
Occurrence
Morton’s neuroma can occur in both feet or only one foot may be affected. (Nhs.uk, 2014)
It also occurs more in women aged 30 to 50 because of shoes not fitting correctly. May also occur between the forth and third metatarsal space. (Terence Vanderheiden, 2014)

(Carolinafootspecialists.net, 2014)

Signs and symptoms
The usual complaint is pain that starts at the ball and shoots into the affected toes of the foot. Some people only have pain in the toes. Some people may complain about a burning or tingling sensation in the toes. Symptoms are usually felt on the sides of the space between the toes. An example of this is when the nerve between metatarsals three and four of the right foot are affected the

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