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Morton’s Neuroma

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Pain in the front of the foot that makes the third and the fourth toes become numb is commonly referred to as Morton’s neuroma. However, this is an extremely rare condition where a bundle of nerves starts to grow like a tumor between the metatarsal heads of the third and the fourth most commonly. More than likely, it is neuritis or a dropped third or fourth metatarsal heads.

When the metatarsals drop, this can rub the nerves that run in between the bones of the front of the foot making the nerves numb and causing the toes in front of the nerve, commonly the third and the fourth although it can happen in the second and the third or the fourth and the fifth become numb also.


By lifting the transverse arch, we will eliminate the excess pressure through the metatarsal heads that can be causing the pain. We also opened the joint space between the metatarsal heads to allow the nerves to flow freely once again.


If it is the case of Morton’s neuroma, this is a surgical case where the neuroma needs to be removed. Treatments are commonly cortisone injection if there is neuritis that is unbearable. There are side effects of this such as melting off the fatty padding which is actually very important for the area and the cortisone injection it should be the very last option.

Surgical removal is normally the first option with a real Morton’s neuroma and the most common and effective is an orthotic with the transverse arch lift that opens up the space between the metatarsals reducing the neuritis and also lifting the metatarsal heads to prevent extra pressure underneath the ball of the foot.

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What is Morton’s Neuroma?


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2 comments

  • Piers

    March 9, 2019 at 9:42 am

    I’ve been told I had the neuroma and I’ve had 3 injections between my toes and it’s getting worse. After reading this it may be I don’t have this after all. I haven’t had any X-rays so maybe it’s sonetging different. Can you please make me an appointment after 3pm on either a Sun/Mon/Tuesday – thank you, Piers

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    • Dubai Podiatry Centre

      March 9, 2019 at 9:44 am

      Dear Piers,
      Yes we will make you an appointment to assess your feet and investigate what are the issues and how to treat them. Our WhatsApp is 0503553024 for appointments. Best wishes, Dubai Podiatry Centre

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