Conference Gathered to Focus on Active Women and the Development of Neuromas
The Annual Scientific Conference of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) had foot and ankle surgeons gathering to focus on correlating active women and nerve disorders, also known as neuromas. Generally speaking due to common fashion trends women are especially susceptible to foot and ankle conditions.
Kris DiNucci, who was one of the presenters at the conference, says that neuromas tend to happen often in active women who either have flat feet or wear narrow shoes on a regular basis. Morton’s Neuroma is one such neuroma, and is actually the most common.
Morton’s neuroma can be a very painful condition. If you suspect you have Morton’s Neuroma, talk to podiatrist Dr. Brad Bachmann of Louetta Foot and Ankle Specialists, P.A. Dr. Bachmann can diagnose and treat your foot and ankles accordingly.
Morton’s Neuroma
Morton’s neuroma is a painful foot condition that commonly affects the areas between the third and fourth toe and the ball of the foot, although other areas of the foot are also susceptible to this condition. Morton’s neuroma is caused by an inflamed nerve in the foot that is being squeezed and aggravated by surrounding bones. Women are more likely than men to have an occurrence of this foot condition.
What Increases the Chances of having Morton’s Neuroma?
-Ill-fitting high heels or shoes that add pressure to the toe or foot area.
-Jogging, running and any sports that involve constant impact to the foot area.
-Flat feet, bunions, and any other foot deformity may put you at a higher risk for developing Morton’s neuroma.
If you suspect that you may have this condition, you should visit your podiatrist. A podiatrist will first conduct a thorough physical examination to check for palpable masses between the bones of the foot.
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