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===Prognosis=== | ===Prognosis=== | ||
Non[[Surgery|surgical]] [[Treatments|treatment]] does not always [[Improving agent|improve]] [[symptoms]] | * Non-[[Surgery|surgical]] [[Treatments|treatment]] is successful in 80% of the [[Case-based reasoning|cases]] but does not always [[Improving agent|improve]] [[symptoms]] | ||
* [[Surgery]] to remove the [[Thickener|thickened]] [[Tissue (biology)|tissue]] is successful in about 85% of [[Case-based reasoning|cases]]<ref>http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/007286.htm</ref> | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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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
Morton's neuroma can make walking difficult. Nonsurgical treatment does not always improve symptoms.
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Natural History
- Symptoms of morton's neuroma begin gradually
- Initially, the symptoms occur only occasionally while:
- Wearing the narrow-toed shoes
- Performing certain aggravating activities
- Symptoms may go away temporarily by:
- With the passage of time, symptoms start to worsen progressively and may persist for several days or even weeks
- Symptoms become even more intense as the neuroma enlarges
- Ultimately, the temporary changes in the nerve become permanent if left untreated for prolonged periods of time
Complications
- Morton's neuroma can make walking difficult
- Persons with this foot condition may also have trouble performing activities that put pressure on the foot, such as pressing the gas pedal of an automobile
- It may hurt to wear certain types of shoes, such as high-heels
- Few of the post surgical complications include:
Prognosis
- Non-surgical treatment is successful in 80% of the cases but does not always improve symptoms
- Surgery to remove the thickened tissue is successful in about 85% of cases[1]