Morton’s neuroma and rheumatoid arthritis

by | Feb 9, 2015 | Diagnosis of Morton's neuroma, Who gets Morton's Neuroma

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Morton’s neuroma and rheumatoid arthritis

Reviewed by Janet D. Pearl, MD, MSc

All patients of Morton’s neuroma should be checked for other musculoskeletal conditions (such as rheumatoid arthritis and rheumatoid nodules). According to a recent study(1), about 5% of the patients who presents with symptoms of Morton’s neuroma are later diagnosed with a rheumatoid nodule. Rheumatoid nodules may co-exist with Morton’s neuroma.

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(1) Rheumatoid nodule presenting as Morton’s neuroma; S. Chaganti, S. Joshy, K. Hariharan, and M. Rashid; J Orthop Traumatol. 2013 Sep; 14(3): 219–222.

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