Platelet-rich-plasma Injection Therapy For Morton's Neuroma - Page #1
 

Author: Benjamin Oshlag, MD, MS
Co Author #1: Eugene Hong, Chief of Sports Medicine, Drexel University

Patient Presentation:
A 42-year-old male presented to Sports Medicine clinic for ongoing multifactorial right foot and ankle pain over the prior 2 years.

History:
The patient had previously seen both Podiatry and Orthopedics, with a work-up showing degenerative joint disease of the 1st�MTP, sesamoiditis, an intermetatarsal neuroma, and tarsal tunnel syndrome. He had had no success with attempted treatments including taping, orthotics, steroid injections, and immobilization in a walking boot.

Physical Exam:
On initial evaluation, he was found to have pain with forefoot squeeze and tenderness to palpation between the 1st�and 2nd�MTP joints, as well as pain with passive range of motion of the 1st�MTP. The patient also had a positive Tinel's test in the tarsal tunnel. The rest of his exam was otherwise unremarkable.

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