Morton's neuroma

Description of the pathology, definition and symptoms

Morton's neuroma or more precisely by Civinini-Morton, named after the two doctors who first described it, is a pathology of the forefoot characterized by a thickening of the sheath that surrounds the interdigital nerve, a nerve that passes through the heads of the go to the forefoot.

This thickening can cause local pain under the sole of the foot, especially during the use of closed or narrow footwear, which exert a compression of the neuroma. Even shoes with high heels can aggravate the symptoms. The pain can radiate to the fingers with a sensation of shock or strong burning.

This happens more frequently to the third and fourth finger. In some cases the patient can also report a feeling of numbness to the fingers.

Conservative therapy

Conservative therapy is initially indicated in all cases of Morton's neuroma and is often able to solve the problem.

The patient will be advised to vary the footwear using comfortable spearfish. In some cases, a tailor -made plantar can be recommended to download the neuroma stress area, alleviating the symptoms.

Local infiltrations with cortisone can also be practiced to resolve the inflammatory process of the interdigital nerve.