Mortons Neuroma - What is a Neuroma?The digital nerve(1) running in the narrow space between the metatarsal bones where it splits into two(2) and where a Mortons Neuroma is usually found. 
A swollen digital nerve(1), with large Mortons Neuroma(2) present at the point of splitting into two individual nerves(3). What is a Mortons Neuroma? A Neuroma is a swelling occurring in the substance of a nerve. If this is a nerve problem should I expect problems with moving the toe? No, at the level of the foot at which the Mortons Neuroma occurs only sensation is affected if the nerve malfunctions. |