2014
DOI: 10.4236/ojo.2014.47029
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Does Greek Foot Predispose to Morton’s Neuroma?

Abstract: Background: Morton's neuroma is the enlargement of an interdigital nerve most commonly located between the third and fourth metatarsals. Greek foot is a normal variant where the first metatarsal is shorter than the second metatarsal. To our knowledge, there is currently no reported association between Greek foot and Morton's neuroma in the literature. Methods: Retrospective study of 184 patients. Two separate cohorts were recruited. Cohort A comprised of 100 randomly selected asymptomatic patients. Cohort B co… Show more

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“…Not much research has been done in the evaluation of forefoot and the shape of toes. Some researchers have shown large correlation between shape of toes and foot problems [15]. A study of 1221 male subjects was conducted to determine normative data with respect to forefoot shape and dimension [16].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…Not much research has been done in the evaluation of forefoot and the shape of toes. Some researchers have shown large correlation between shape of toes and foot problems [15]. A study of 1221 male subjects was conducted to determine normative data with respect to forefoot shape and dimension [16].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Foot morphology in the course of a working day has also been evaluated in [13]. Sexual dimorphism of feet were evaluated in [14] and similarly for the purpose of shoe design in [15]. The analysis of toe shape from the perspective of shoe fit must necessary consider also the shape of the shoe (especially the toebox).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%