Morton’s Neuroma

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Morton’s Neuroma

What is a Morton's Neuroma?

A Morton’s neuroma is a ball of thickened nerve tissue that occurs in the digital nerves of the foot, often referred to as a benign nerve tumour. The most common neuroma occurs between the third and fourth toe and is a painful condition that causes shooting pain or numbness down to the affected toes.

什么是神经瘤?什么是莫顿神经瘤?海峡足科

Causes of Morton's Neuroma

The cause of Morton’s neuroma is linked to several factors – biomechanical stress, trauma, and compression. These factors lead to irritation of the nerve tissues and result in swelling and inflammation of the nerve sheath.

生物力学压力--在步态过程中导致足部关节不稳定的情况(如关节过度活动或扁平足)会导致神经被 "挤压"。

外伤--数字神经受到单次或多次外伤会导致神经发炎和肿胀。

压迫--紧身鞋或高跟鞋会持续压迫前脚掌,导致数字神经长期受到压迫和刺激。

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风险因素

神经瘤的风险因素包括

莫顿神经瘤的体征和症状海峡足科

体征和症状

Patients with Morton’s neuroma will experience neurological pain symptoms, which are distinctive and easy to differentiate from other conditions.

神经瘤的体征和症状包括

  • 脚掌处出现尖锐、刺痛或射击样疼痛
  • 患处有烧灼感
  • 疼痛射向受影响的脚趾
  • 受影响的脚趾麻木和刺痛
  • 穿封闭或紧身鞋时疼痛加剧

Morton's Neuroma Treatment Options in Singapore

The treatment for Morton’s neuroma involves reducing pain and inflammation of the nerve tissue and addressing the underlying factors leading to its development.

新加坡的治疗方案包括

In cases where the condition is more severe, the following options may be considered:

  • 注射类固醇或酒精消融以减轻神经肿胀
  • 手术切除神经瘤(可能导致永久性足部麻木)

在寻求任何侵入性程序之前,应始终考虑非侵入性治疗。您的医疗专业人员应评估并指导您选择推荐的治疗方案。

 

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