Morton's Neuroma - Symptoms and Signs

Symptoms and Signs

Symptoms include: pain on weight bearing, frequently after only a short time. The nature of the pain varies widely among individuals. Some people experience shooting pain affecting the contiguous halves of two toes. Others describe a feeling like having a pebble in their shoe or walking on razor blades. Burning, numbness, and paresthesia may also be experienced.

Morton's neuroma lesions have been found using MRI in patients without symptoms.

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