Where did the name Morton’s Neuroma come from?
The condition Morton’s Neuroma is named for the podiatrist who first developed a treatment for Morton’s Neuroma: T. G. Morton. Neuroma sounds serious. Is Morton’s Neuroma a form of cancer? No, Morton’s Neuroma is not a tumor or cancer as the name might suggest. How does one develop Morton’s Neuroma? Shoes and foot type are the primary causes of Morton’s Neuroma: People with flat feet, or feet that roll inward, often develop Morton’s Neuroma because their foot condition pulls on the nerves more than usual. Women develop Morton’s Neuroma more often than men because of the shoes they wear. If you wear narrow, pointed dress shoes and high heels that shift weight onto the nerves of the balls of the feet and the toes, then you’re at a high risk for Morton’s Neuroma. Anyone wearing tight, pinching shoes – especially shoes with small toe boxes that place pressure on the balls of the feet and the toes – may come down with Morton’s Neuroma. How do I know I have Morton’s Neuroma? The most obvious
