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    One of the medical conditions of the foot that affect an individual 's function is Morton 's neuroma (MN). MN initially identified by Queen Victoria 's surgeon ( Lewis Dulacher) in the year 1845. Dulacher (1845) recognized that MN is the formation of inflammation of the nerve affecting the distal plantar nerves (Dulacher,1945). Thomas Morton first described the clinical manifestation of MN in 1874 (Shishir & Wang, 2009). The signs and symptoms of MN are the pain in the proximal region of the metatarsal heads radiating down to the third and fourth toes, exacerbated by ambulation with tight shoes and with palpable increase tenderness on metatarsal heads (Shishir & Wang, 2009). According to Klenerman, MacClellan, Guiloff, and (1983): Levine,…

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    Morton's Neuroma Case

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    Morton's Neuroma also called Intermetatarsal Neuroma or Plantar Neuroma is a condition that affects the nerves of the feet, usually the area between the third and fourth toe. Neuroma refers to a benign growth that can occur in different parts of the body. Morton's Neuroma strictly affects the feet. This condition causes the tissue around the nerves that lead to the toes to become thick, causing pain in the ball of the foot. This condition can be caused by injury, pressure or irritation.…

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    Morton's Neuroma Essay

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    Symptoms And Treatment Options For Your Morton's Neuroma If you have pain in the ball of your foot that radiates to your toes, you might have Morton's neuroma. A neuroma occurs anywhere in your body when irritation causes a thickening of nerve tissue. With Morton's neuroma, the thickening occurs on the nerve in your foot that's in the area of your middle toes. Here's a look at the symptoms and treatments for this foot condition. Symptoms Of Morton's Neuroma Because the nerve tissue in your…

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    Foot Pathology Summary

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    vulnerable to a significant amount of stress during the daily grind. Hence, these repetitive stress at times can be the antecedent to certain foot pathology. This theory on repetitive stress is currently one of the accepted causes of a painful foot condition known as Morton 's neuroma [MN] (Rout et al., 2009). For this week 's discussion, the author wishes to discuss the two diagnostic imaging commonly employed by clinicians in confirming the diagnosis for MN. The research article by Fazal,…

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    the 5th metatarsal to become enlarged causing foot pains on the side of the foot 8. Tendonitis - from wearing shoes that are too narrow; it irritates the tendon on the outside of the foot causing pain on side of foot and just by the front of the heel 9. Corns - often from tight fitting shoes that put pressure on the toes BOTTOM OF FOOT 1. Plantar fasciitis - heel spurs - heel pain: these are all types of foot pains you may experience on the bottom of the foot. Sometimes, it is difficult to…

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    joint and is derived from the Latin for turnip (bunio). Hallux valgus on the other hand describes the deformity normally associated with bunions. What causes it? The most common cause is genetic. Hypermobility and pes planus (flat feet) are contributing factors. High heels and narrow, pointed shoes increase the rate of progression. Hallux valgus is also commonly seen in Rheumatoid arthritis patients. How does it present? The presentation could be due to pain localised around bunion. On the…

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    This article examines the case reports and the treatments used. The case reports used combinations of lidocaine, Sarapin, B12, dexamethasone, and anti-inflammatory drugs for treatment. This report included 75 patients at a private podiatry office. The diagnoses ranged from plantar fasciitis, metatarsalgia, Morton’s neuroma, and tarsal tunnel syndrome. These patients were also diagnoses with biomechanical causes of foot pain and treatment would include orthotics. These patients were not included…

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    Podiatry Case Study

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    According to this Act, Podiatrists can diagnose, manage and treat foot deformities and disorders. The following treatments pertaining to Podiatrists would be: Dermatological Conditions such as: Blisters, Eczema, Fissures, Hellomatae, Hyperhidrosis, Hyperkeratosis, Onychogryphosis, Onycoxis, Psoriasis, Seborrhoic dermatitis, skin tumors (lipomas, cycts) and Ulcerations. Neurological Conditions such as: Dropped foot, Morton’s Neuroma, Neuropathies, Sciatica and Tunnel Syndrome of the Tarsal.…

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