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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sara Mohsin, M.D.[2]

Overview

Risk factors for morton's neuroma include improper footwear/tight shoes, abnormal positioning of toes, flat feet, forefoot problems such as bunions and hammer toes, high foot arches, high heels, overpronation, gait abnormalities, and high-impact sports such as rock-climbing, ballet dancing, jogging, running, snow skiing, & racquet sports.

Risk Factors

Risk factors for Morton's neuroma include:

• Improper footwear/tight shoes
• Abnormal positioning of toes
• Flat feet
• Overpronation
• High foot arches
• High heels
• Gait abnormalities
• Forefoot problems such as:
  • Bunions
  • Hammer toes
• High-impact sports such as:
  • Rock-climbing
  • Ballet dancing
  • Jogging
  • Running
  • Snow skiing
  • Racquet sports