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What is Morton's neuroma?

It is thickening of a nerve between the toe bones, most often between the third and fourth toes. It results from repeated nerve compression, especially with narrow or high-heeled shoes. It is more common in women.

What symptoms does it cause?

Burning or stabbing pain in the sole between the toes that can spread into them; tingling or numbness of the toes; a feeling of a pebble or a bunched-up sock; and relief when removing the shoe and massaging the foot.

How is it diagnosed?

Mainly by physical exam, squeezing the area and the forefoot. Ultrasound or MRI help confirm the diagnosis and rule out other causes such as plantar plate injuries or stress fractures.

How is it treated?

First with shoes that have a wide toe box, low heel and cushioned sole, and insoles with a metatarsal pad that spread the bones and relieve pressure. Injections can help. If pain persists, surgery to release or remove the nerve has good results; some numbness between the toes may remain afterward.

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