What is Mortons Toe?
Morton’s toe is a disorder of the foot in which the second toe is longer than the big toe. Also commonly called Morton’s Foot, this disorder can cause pain and discomfort, and can lead to other foot problems. Fortunately, Morton’s toe can often be treated with orthotics, devices such as shoe inserts which give the foot support. Choosing the right shoes can also help alleviate the pain associated with Morton’s toe, and can actually help correct the problem. The second toe of a patient with Morton’s toe may not appear to stick out further than the big toe. A patient with Morton’s toe actually has a longer second metatarsal, the bone inside the foot. Curling the toes downward will allow you to better see where the metatarsals end. The metatarsal bones will push upward against the skin, causing a row of bumps to appear just behind the toes. If the second metatarsal extends past the first, the patient has Morton’s toe. Other symptoms of Morton’s toe include thick calluses on the bottom of t
