Morton's neuroma

GPTKB entity

Statements (33)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf medical condition
gptkbp:affects foot
fourth interdigital nerve
third interdigital nerve
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs interdigital neuroma
plantar neuroma
gptkbp:category peripheral neuropathy
foot disease
gptkbp:cause thickening of nerve tissue
gptkbp:complication chronic pain
gptkbp:diagnosedBy physical examination
MRI
ultrasound
gptkbp:firstDescribed 1876
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Morton's neuroma
gptkbp:ICD-10_code G57.6
gptkbp:location between third and fourth metatarsal heads
gptkbp:MeSH_ID D009036
gptkbp:namedAfter gptkb:Thomas_George_Morton
gptkbp:prevalence more common in women
gptkbp:riskFactor foot deformities
repetitive stress
wearing high-heeled shoes
gptkbp:symptom numbness
tingling
burning sensation
pain in the ball of the foot
feeling of a pebble in the shoe
gptkbp:treatment surgical removal
corticosteroid injections
conservative management
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Dudley_W._Morton
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6