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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
'''Morton's neuroma''' is a [[benign]] [[neuroma]] of the interdigital [[plantar nerve]]. | '''Morton's neuroma''' is a [[benign]] [[neuroma]] of the interdigital [[plantar nerve]]. It | ||
is characterised by [[numbness]] and [[Pain and nociception|pain]], relieved by removing footwear. | |||
Although it is labeled a "neuroma", many sources do not consider it a true [[tumor]], but rather a thickening of existing tissue. | Although it is labeled a "neuroma", many sources do not consider it a true [[tumor]], but rather a thickening of existing tissue. | ||
==Historical Perspective== | ==Historical Perspective== | ||
The condition was first correctly described by a chiropodist named Durlacher. | The condition was first correctly described by a chiropodist named Durlacher. | ||
==Pathophysiology== | ==Pathophysiology== | ||
==Causes== | ==Causes== | ||
==Differentiating Morton's Neuroma from other diseases== | ==Differentiating Morton's Neuroma from other diseases== | ||
==Epidemiology and Demographics== | ==Epidemiology and Demographics== | ||
==Risk Factors== | ==Risk Factors== | ||
==Natural History, Complications and Prognosis== | ==Natural History, Complications and Prognosis== | ||
==History and Symptoms== | ==History and Symptoms== | ||
==Physical Examination== | ==Physical Examination== | ||
==X-Ray== | ==X-Ray== | ||
==Medical Therapy== | ==Medical Therapy== | ||
==Surgery== | ==Surgery== | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{reflist|2}} | {{reflist|2}} | ||
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Overview
Morton's neuroma is a benign neuroma of the interdigital plantar nerve. It is characterised by numbness and pain, relieved by removing footwear. Although it is labeled a "neuroma", many sources do not consider it a true tumor, but rather a thickening of existing tissue.
Historical Perspective
The condition was first correctly described by a chiropodist named Durlacher.