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Morton Neuroma: Multimedia
Updated: May 9, 2008
Multimedia
![]() | Media file 1: Plantar view showing the relationships between the metatarsal heads, the intermetatarsal ligament, and the neuroma. |
![]() | Media file 2: This image demonstrates the key provocative physical examination maneuver: simultaneous forefoot compression coupled with intermetatarsal space compression. |
![]() | Media file 3: The histopathology reveals nerve fibers and pacinian corpuscles entrapped within fibromyxoid connective tissue. |
![]() | Media file 4: Typical incision location. |
![]() | Media file 5: Superficial exposure. |
![]() | Media file 6: Deeper dissection. |
![]() | Media file 7: Neuroma and adherent fibrofatty tissue. |
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Keywords
interdigital neuroma, interdigital neuritis, forefoot pain, forefoot paresthesias, forefoot numbness, foot pain, Inge retractor, neurectomy, plantar keratosis














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