Morton's
Neuroma
(plantar
neuroma)
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Definition
Overlapping
toes
can
occur
in
any
of
the
toes
and
can
cause
extreme
irritation
if
not
corrected.
Underlapping
toes
usually
involve
the
fourth
and
fifth
toes.
(A
special
form
of
underlapping
toes
is
called
congenital
curly
toes.)
The
cause
of
underlapping
toes
is
unknown.
Many
experts
suspect
they
are
caused
by
an
imbalance
in
the
small
muscles
of
the
foot.
Cause
At
a
younger
age,
or
when
the
toes
are
fairly
flexible,
a
simple
release
of
the
tendon
in
the
bottom
of
the
toe
usually
helps.
If
the
deformity
is
rigid,
surgery
may
be
required
to
remove
a
small
portion
of
the
bone
in
the
toe.
Overlapping
toes
are
characterized
by
one
toe
lying
on
top
of
an
adjacent
toe.
The
fifth
toe
is
the
most
affected
digit
with
overlapping
toes.
Overlapping
toes
are
believed
to
originate
during
pre-natal
development.
Passive
stretching
and
adhesive
taping
is
most
commonly
used
to
correct
overlapping
toes
in
infants,
but
the
deformity
usually
recurs.
Treatment
Any
problems
that
cause
pain
or
discomfort
in
the
toes
should
be
given
prompt
attention.
Ignoring
the
symptoms
can
aggravate
the
condition,
and
lead
to
a
breakdown
of
tissue
or
even
infection.
Prevention
Passive
stretching
and
adhesive
taping
is
most
commonly
used
to
correct
overlapping
toes
in
infants,
but
the
deformity
usually
recurs.
Surgical
correction
sometimes
involves
releasing
the
tendon
and
the
soft
tissues
around
the
joint
at
the
base
of
the
fifth
toe.
In
severe
cases,
a
pin
may
need
to
be
surgically
inserted
to
hold
the
toe
in
a
straight
position.
The
pin,
which
exits
the
tip
of
the
toe,
may
be
left
in
place
for
up
to
three
weeks.
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