Morton's Neuroma or Intermetatarsal Bursitis-A Prospective Diagnostic Study of Intermetatarsal Pain.

ABSTRACT: Background: Intermetatarsal bursitis (IMB) is emerging as a diagnostic consideration for patients with forefoot pain. However, few investigations have been conducted into the incidence of IMB among patients with forefoot pain. The symptoms of IMB are described as mimicking those of Morton's neuroma (MN). Currently, the best method to differentiate between MN and IMB is radiological evaluation. Based on this, the aim of this study was to investigate the incidence of IMB and MN in a prospective cohort of patients with intermetatarsal pain diagnosed with radiological evaluation and compared to a control group. Methods: This study included 26 patients and 13 controls. All participants underwent magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and ultrasound (US) of one forefoot. Results:

SUBMITTER: Larsen SB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12154574 | biostudies-literature | 2025 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature