Morton’s Toe
Morton’s toe is a common forefoot condition in which the second toe extends out farther than the big toe. This results when the long, finger-like bone inside the foot that connects to the big toe is congenitally shorter than the bone connected to the second toe. Morton’s toe causes excessive pressure behind the second toe at the ball of the foot resulting in pain. The constant pressure placed on the second toe while walking or standing can lead to callus formation behind the second toe at the ball of the foot. Excessive rolling inward of the foot (over-pronation), bunions, and hammer toes are also common with the condition.
SYMPTOMS
Morton’s toe causes excessive pressure behind the second toe at the ball of the foot resulting in pain. The pressure that builds while walking or standing can lead to callus formation. Excessive rolling inward of the foot (over-pronation), bunions and/or hammer toes also can occur as a result of the condition.
- Excessive pressure behind the second toe at the ball of the foot
- Pain behind the second toe at ball of the foot
CAUSES
- This condition is present from birth and is aggravated by wearing improperly fitted shoes
TREATMENT
- Wear shoes that are long enough (i.e. buy footwear a half size to a size larger to accommodate the longer second toe)
- Accommodate any bunions, hammer toes or overlapping toes with shoes that are wide enough and deep enough in the toe box
- Add arch supports to address excessive inward rolling of the foot (over-pronation) and to keep the foot aligned
- Add metatarsal pads to arch supports and/or shoes when necessary to take pressure off of any calluses under the ball of the foot
FOOT SOLUTIONS PRODUCTS
- Supportive athletic, casual or dress shoes Off-the-shelf arch supports
- Custom-fitted, custom-crafted arch supports
- Metatarsal inserts and/or pads
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