Morton's Neuroma
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Morton's Neuroma Incidence
Facts about Morton's neuroma:
Morton's neuroma is a common disease of the foot.
Morton's neuroma is more common in females.
Morton's neuroma most commonly affects those between the age of 40 and 50 years.
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Morton's Neuroma Symptoms
Related Conditions
Arthritis
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Last Updated: Feb 19, 2009
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Stephen J. Schueler, MD
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John H. Beckett, MD
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D. Scott Gettings, MD
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Morton's Neuroma References:
Clifford PD, Hulen RB. Morton neuroma. Am J Orthop. 2008 Jan;37(1):50-1.
Title CI, Schon LC. Morton neuroma: primary and secondary neurectomy. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2008 Sep;16(9):550-7. Review.
Zelent ME, Kane RM, Neese DJ, Lockner WB. Minimally invasive Morton's intermetatarsal neuroma decompression. Foot Ankle Int. 2007 Feb;28(2):263-5.
