​What is Morton's Neuroma?

Benign enlargement, fibrosis, and chronic mechanical irritation of an interdigital nerve, most commonly occurring in the third intermetatarsal space (between the heads of the third and fourth toes) as it passes under the transverse metatarsal ligament.

Clinical symptoms include:​

Burning, tingling, numbing, or sharp, shooting pain radiating into the toes. Patients frequently describe the sensation of "standing on a folded sock" or having a small pebble trapped inside their shoe, with symptoms typically aggravated by tight or narrow footwear.

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Treatment

High-precision ultrasound-guided steroid and anesthetic injections directed into the intermetatarsal space adjacent to the enlarged nerve. This targeted approach reduces local nerve tissue edema and inflammation, relieving compression while minimizing the risk of fat pad atrophy. Advice on footwear modifications (e.g., wide toe-box shoes) and metatarsal padding is also incorporated.

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Medical Resource: 

For further clinical guidelines on Morton's Neuroma, view the official NHS Morton's Neuroma Resource

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