Morton neuroma
Morton neuroma
Definition
Compressive neuropathy of the forefoot interdigital nerve chiefly due to compression and irritation at the plantar aspect of the transverse intermetatarsal ligament. It is not a true neuroma as the condition is degenerative rather than neoplastic. The most common location for Morton neuroma is between the 2nd and 3rd metatarsals.
Also known as interdigital nerve compression syndrome, interdigital neuralgia, interdigital neuritis, interdigital neuroma, intermetatarsal neuroma, Morton entrapment, Morton metatarsalgia — per MONDO
Also identified as
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Nervous system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Nervous system | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Peripheral nervous system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Peripheral nervous system | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |