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What is a Morton's neuroma? A neuroma is a benign (not cancerous) tumor of nerve tissue. A Morton's neuroma most commonly occurs in the nerves between the bones of the third and fourth toes or the second and third toes, but can occur between the bones of any toes. How does it occur? A neuroma may be caused by running or walking too much, but often it just occurs on its own. The pain is made worse by running on hard surfaces or by wearing shoes that are too tight. What are the symptoms? Your foot is painful. The pain is usually worse when your toes are pointed up. You may get numbness or tingling in the affected area. You have tenderness between the bones of the third and fourth toes or between the bones of the second and third toes. How is it diagnosed? Your health care provider will examine your foot and review your symptoms. How is it treated? Treatment may include:
Surgery may be required to remove the neuroma. When can I return to my normal activities? Everyone recovers from an injury at a different rate. Return to your activities will be determined by how soon your foot recovers, not by how many days or weeks it has been since your injury has occurred. In general, the longer you have symptoms before you start treatment, the longer it will take to get better. The goal of rehabilitation is to return you to your normal activities as soon as is safely possible. If you return too soon you may worsen your injury. You may safely return to your normal activities when, starting from the top of the list and progressing to the end, each of the following is true:
How long will the effects last? The effects of a Morton's neuroma may be temporary or long-lasting. Some people get better simply by wearing more comfortable shoes. Others need cortisone injections or surgery. A cortisone injection may give you relief in a few days to a few weeks. Recovery after surgery takes several weeks or longer. How can I prevent a Morton's neuroma? It is not known how to prevent a Morton's neuroma. However, wearing properly fitting shoes with good padding will help decrease the pain of a Morton's neuroma.  Disclaimer: This content is reviewed periodically and is subject to
change as new health information becomes available. The
information provided is intended to be informative and educational and is not a
replacement for professional medical evaluation, advice, diagnosis or
treatment by a healthcare professional.
HIA File EXR4133F.HTM Release 9.0/2006. Copyright © 2006 McKesson Corporation and/or one of its subdiaries. All Rights Reserved.
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