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Morton's neuroma risk factors
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Risk factors for morton’s neuroma include improper footwear/tight shoes with tapered toe box, abnormal positioning of toes, flat feet, forefoot problems such as bunions and hammer toes, high foot arches, high heels, overpronation, gait abnormalities, and high-impact sports such as rock-climbing, ballet dancing, jogging, running, snow skiing, racquet and court sports.
Risk Factors
Risk Factors
Risk factors for Morton’s neuroma include:[1]
References
References
- ↑ Neuroma. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neuroma Accessed on April 21, 2016
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