Morton's neuroma risk factors

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 for Morton’s neuroma include:^[1]

• Improper footwear or tight shoes with tapered toe box
• Abnormal positioning of toes
• Flat feet
• Overpronation
• High foot arches
• High heels
• Gait abnormalities
• Forefoot problems such as:
  • Bunions
  • Hammer toes
• High-impact sports such as:
  • Rock-climbing
  • Ballet dancing
  • Jogging
  • Running
  • Snow skiing
  • Racquet sports
  • Court sports

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