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[Localisation and pathogenesis of Morton's metatarsalgia (author's transl)]
Zeitschrift Fur Orthopadie Und Ihre Grenzgebiete
|April 1, 1976
Summary
Morton's metatarsalgia is a pseudoneuroma of the plantar digital nerve, not just interdigital pain. This condition arises primarily from pressure on the nerve.
Area of Science:
- Podiatry
- Neurology
- Orthopedics
Background:
- Morton's metatarsalgia is commonly understood as interdigital pain, particularly in the third space.
- The exact pathogenesis and conceptualization of this condition have been debated.
Observation:
- Clinical presentation and underlying pathology of Morton's metatarsalgia align.
- The condition involves the plantar digital nerve.
Findings:
- Morton's metatarsalgia should be reclassified as a pseudoneuroma.
- The primary cause is sustained pressure on the plantar digital nerve.
Implications:
- This revised understanding impacts diagnostic criteria and treatment strategies for foot pain.
- It emphasizes the neural origin over purely symptomatic interdigital discomfort.