Disease or Syndrome
morton neuroma
[ mawr-tn noo-roh-muh, nyoo- ]
Subclass of:
Metatarsalgia; Neuralgia
Definitions related to morton neuroma:
  • A nerve inflammation in the foot caused by chronic compression of the plantar nerve between the METATARSAL BONES.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
  • Swelling and inflammation of the nerve between the ends of the metatarsal bones at the base of the toes. It is caused by compression of the nerve, usually between the third and fourth toes. It results in a burning, sharp pain and numbness on the bottom of the foot in the area involved. Symptoms may resolve by resting the foot, taking anti-inflammatory drugs, applying ice packs, or injecting cortisone at the site. Persistent symptoms require surgical excision of the affected nerve.
    NCI Thesaurus
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • (morton's neuroma) A thickening of nerve tissue between the toes that causes irritation, tingling, or a burning pain in the ball of the foot.
    Harvard Dictionary of Health Terms
    Harvard Medical Publishing, 2011
  • Morton's neuroma is a painful condition that affects the ball of your foot, most commonly the area between your third and fourth toes. Morton's neuroma may feel as if you are standing on a pebble in your shoe or on a fold in your sock.
    Mayo Clinic
    Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
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