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Morton Neuroma: Multimedia
Updated: May 26, 2009
Multimedia
![]() | Media file 1: Plantar view showing the relationships between the metatarsal heads, the intermetatarsal ligament, and the neuroma. |
![]() | Media file 2: Neurectomy: typical incision location. |
![]() | Media file 3: Neurectomy: superficial exposure. |
![]() | Media file 4: Neurectomy: deeper dissection. |
![]() | Media file 5: Neuroma and adherent fibrofatty tissue. |
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References
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Further Reading
Related eMedicine topics:
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Metatarsalgia
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Morton Neuroma [Radiology]
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Nerve Entrapment Syndromes of the Lower Extremity
Clinical guidelines:
ACR Appropriateness Criteria Chronic Foot Pain
Ankle and Foot Complaints
Clinical studies:
Comparison of Alcohol and Steroid Injection for Treating Morton's Neuroma
Is Ultrasonography Comparable to MRI for the Detection of Morton Neuroma of the Foot?
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