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Does Injury To Neck Lead To Morton's Neuroma?
Question: Due to symptom checkers available online, I am of the belief that I have developed a Morton's Neuroma in my left foot. My right foot has suffered as well due to the overcompensation for my left. I have a feeling I may need to consider the fact that I have had a fall, a knock that almost took me off my feet, it was to the hip and lower back, and then another fall. All of this happened within 8 or 9 months. I believe I have suffered nerve damage on one or more of these incidents. Could the falls and bumps have affected my feet and has just taken time to show ? I at times have limited neck movement, arms and hands go numb or almost asleep (both) and anytime I lay on my stomach with my arms above my head , they go to sleep within a minute.
Brief Answer:
Clinical examination by an orthopedician will confirm; follow as advised
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query in Healthcaremagic.com.
This is Dr. Swarnava Dattagupta answering your query.
I have gone through your query and understand your concern.
Thank you for providing a detailed history.
1. You are of the belief that you have morton's neuroma of left foot. It is mostly due to wearing high heels or excess running or playing i.e. more in sportsmen.
Trauma leading to such neuroma is very rare.
So the chance of falls leading to this condition is very slim.
And it has to be confirmed by clinical examination by an orthopedician. Accordingly, treatment can be planned. Steroid injections locally have been useful in my patients.
2. Now, the limited neck movements, numbness or tingling of arms can be due to cervical spondylosis. However, an XRAY should be done for confirmation. Avoiding heavy weight bearing is important.
3. You had suffered falls and injury to lower back. So an XRAY lumbosacral spine should be done too.
So Morton's neuroma needs confirmation and seems unlikely due to fall; cervical spondylosis should be ruled out and trauma to lower back due to fall should be investigated. I would suggest you the following-
Xray Cervical and Lumbosacral spine AP and Lateral view.
Avoiding heavy weight bearing, forward bending.
Painkiller medications as and when required.
Static neck exercises and spinal isometric exercises.
Dry hot compression locally.
Pregabalin-mecobalamin for neuropathic pain, numbness etc.
Consultation and clinical examination by an orthopedician.
You can get back to me with the reports and I would be able to help you further.
Hope I have answered your question.
If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Regards.
Clinical examination by an orthopedician will confirm; follow as advised
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query in Healthcaremagic.com.
This is Dr. Swarnava Dattagupta answering your query.
I have gone through your query and understand your concern.
Thank you for providing a detailed history.
1. You are of the belief that you have morton's neuroma of left foot. It is mostly due to wearing high heels or excess running or playing i.e. more in sportsmen.
Trauma leading to such neuroma is very rare.
So the chance of falls leading to this condition is very slim.
And it has to be confirmed by clinical examination by an orthopedician. Accordingly, treatment can be planned. Steroid injections locally have been useful in my patients.
2. Now, the limited neck movements, numbness or tingling of arms can be due to cervical spondylosis. However, an XRAY should be done for confirmation. Avoiding heavy weight bearing is important.
3. You had suffered falls and injury to lower back. So an XRAY lumbosacral spine should be done too.
So Morton's neuroma needs confirmation and seems unlikely due to fall; cervical spondylosis should be ruled out and trauma to lower back due to fall should be investigated. I would suggest you the following-
Xray Cervical and Lumbosacral spine AP and Lateral view.
Avoiding heavy weight bearing, forward bending.
Painkiller medications as and when required.
Static neck exercises and spinal isometric exercises.
Dry hot compression locally.
Pregabalin-mecobalamin for neuropathic pain, numbness etc.
Consultation and clinical examination by an orthopedician.
You can get back to me with the reports and I would be able to help you further.
Hope I have answered your question.
If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Regards.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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