Morton's neuroma primary prevention

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sara Mohsin, M.D.[2]

Primary preventive measures for morton’s neuroma include avoiding ill–fitting shoes, high heels, narrow-toed shoes, overpronation, high-impact sports such as rock-climbing, ballet dancing, jogging, running, snow skiing, wearing comfortable shoes with wide toe box, low heels & good arch support and wearing athletic shoes (with enough padding in the soles) while running or playing sports.

Primary preventive measures for morton’s neuroma include:

• Avoiding ill–fitting shoes
• Avoiding high heels
• Avoiding narrow-toed shoes
• Avoiding overpronation
• Avoiding high-impact sports such as:
  • Rock-climbing
  • Ballet dancing
  • Jogging
  • Running
  • Snow skiing
• Wearing comfortable shoes (with the help of a professional shoe fitting device) having:
  • Wide toe box with plenty of toe space
  • Low heels
  • Good arch support
• Wearing athletic shoes with enough padding in the soles to provide cushioning to the feet while running or playing sports

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