Do I really have a Morton’s neuroma?
I have a Morton’s Neuroma on MRI and Ultrasound. Do I really have a Mortons Neuroma? Mortons neuroma is a clinical diagnosis, radiological tests are limited
I have a Morton’s Neuroma on MRI and Ultrasound. Do I really have a Mortons Neuroma? Mortons neuroma is a clinical diagnosis, radiological tests are limited
Tarsal tunnel syndrome can mimic Morton’s neuroma. Both can present with foot pain, tingling, burning or foot numbness. See an experienced practitioner
All patients of Morton’s neuroma should be checked for musculoskeletal conditions. About 5% of the patients with Morton’s neuroma have a rheumatoid nodule.
A recent study showed that a simple clinical test is very effective to help diagnose morton’s neuroma. Mortons neuroma is a clinical diagnosis
Women are 8-10 times more likely to develop Morton’s Neuroma as compared to males? What are the risk factors for developing Morton’s Neuroma in females?
Morton’s neuromas are bilateral in 15% of patients. Make sure your medical provider examines both feet carefully. See Morton’s neuroma experienced providers
If I have have symptoms that suggest Morton’s neuroma, is an ultrasound needed? Is an Magnetic Resonance Image (MRI) needed? Which is better?
In some cases, Morton’s Neuroma is diagnosed early, in other cases it is diagnosed latter. Even if Morton’s is diagnosed later, surgery usually isn’t needed
Morton’s neuroma often mimics other musculoskeletal and neurological conditions of the foot, which makes it quite challenging to accurately diagnose.
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