Causes A Morton's neuroma is thought to be caused by an injury to the nerve, but scientists are still not sure about the exact cause of the injury. The injury may be caused by damage to the ...

If you cause an injury to the facial nerve, patients can wake up from surgery with a Bell's palsy. Now, in experienced hands, almost 90% or 95% or better almost, that weakness is temporary after ...

Grossly, this so-called amputation neuroma consists of a bulbous swelling of the proximal end of a severed nerve. It is a proliferative rather than a neoplastic reaction.

DEAR DOCTOR K: I have something called Morton’s neuroma. Can you explain what it is, and what I can do to relieve the pain? DEAR READER: A neuroma develops when a nerve is compressed, injured or ...

Morton’s neuroma is the formation of a mass of nerve fibers and cells, the cause of which can be multifactorial, including trauma, malformation, infection, or an overgrowth of vasculature/axons ...

Dear Reader: Morton’s neuroma is basically a pinched nerve in the ball of the foot, most often between the third and fourth toes. The nerve, which carries sensation from the toes, becomes ...

Any feedback you can give on this would be greatly appreciated! --Michael Crouser A: A neuroma is a thickening of a nerve due to repetitive trauma or chronic irritation.