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Foot & Ankle
intermediate
X-Type

Morton's Neuroma

Forefoot Disorders

A 45-year-old woman presents with burning pain in the forefoot radiating to her third and fourth toes. The pain is worse when wearing narrow shoes or high heels and is relieved by removing her shoes and massaging her foot. She describes the sensation of "walking on a pebble." Physical examination reveals tenderness in the third web space with reproduction of symptoms when the metatarsal heads are squeezed together. Regarding Morton's neuroma:

Mark each as TRUE or FALSE

A

Morton's neuroma is not a true neuroma but rather perineural fibrosis and neural degeneration of the...

B

The pathophysiology involves repetitive compression of the plantar digital nerve against the interme...

C

Morton's neuroma is a benign tumor arising from Schwann cells that requires excision to prevent mali...

D

The Mulder click (or Mulder's sign) is elicited by applying lateral compression to the metatarsal he...

E

Patients typically report burning pain, numbness, or tingling radiating to the affected toes; the se...

Answer the questions to see explanations

Click T (True) or F (False) for each option