Archive: mortons neuroma

What is a Hauser’s Neuroma?

A Hauser’s neuroma is a rare cause of pain between the 2nd and 3rd metatarsal heads. It is pretty much the same as the Morton’s neuroma, which is a common problem between the 3rd and 4th metatarsal heads. There is discussion as to...

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Heuter’s neuroma

What is a Heuter’s neuroma?

A Heuter’s neuroma is an enlargement or entrapment of the intermetatarsal nerve in the first interspace. This is very rare and has been noted as an occasional complication of bunion surgery damaging the nerve. A bursa in the area is probably a more...

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Why does the ball of my foot hurt?

There are many different structures in the ball of the foot – bone, ligaments, joints, muscle, tendon, nerve, blood vessels, bursa, skin etc. If you have pain in the ball of your foot, then it could be because something is wrong with one of...

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