Metatarsal arch webspaces<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nWhat is Morton\u2019s Neuroma?<\/h4>\n
Morton\u2019s neuroma is a compression of the digital nerve, between the metatarsals (bones at the forefoot). This compression causes nerve-like pain in the forefoot and into the toes. The most common area of pain originates between the third and fourth metatarsals. This is because the nerve running in the webspace between the third and fourth metatarsals is larger compared to the nerves in the other webspaces.<\/p>\n
Causes<\/h4>\n
The webspace between the metatarsals can become smaller due to a collapsed metatarsal arch. This collapse compresses the nerve between the metatarsals. Over time, this nerve may thicken because of the body protecting the nerve against excessive pressure.<\/p>\n