Morton's neuroma: clinical testing and imaging in 76 feet, compared to a control group.
Foot Ankle Surg
; 17(3): 197-200, 2011 Sep.
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| ID: mdl-21783084
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Morton's neuroma is a mechanically induced degenerative neuropathy.METHODS:
We compared clinical and MRI findings in 76 feet treated operatively for Morton's neuroma and 40 feet with different pathologies (controls).RESULTS:
In the 'treatment group' web space tenderness (WST) was positive in 95%, foot squeeze (SQU) in 88%, plantar percussion (PLP) in 61%, and toe tip sensation deficit (TTSD) in 67%. MRI identified neuromata in 97%. Histological examination confirmed neuroma excision in 99%. Frequency of positive tests was significantly higher in the treatment group compared to controls. MRI revealed (asymptomatic) neuromata in 10/40 (25%) feet in the control group. TTSD was similarly positive in asymptomatic and symptomatic neuromata. TTSD in association with any other test being positive, was significantly more frequent in symptomatic neuromata.CONCLUSIONS:
The diagnosis of Morton's neuroma, based on clinical and imaging findings, was accurate. Positive clinical testing was more frequent in the 'treatment' group compared to the 'control' group.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Doenças do Pé
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Neuroma
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Foot Ankle Surg
Assunto da revista:
ORTOPEDIA
Ano de publicação:
2011
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Reino Unido