Morton neuron (Morton neuralgia or metatarsalgia)

The human foot has evolved under the conditions of barefoot running. Modern footwear relieves the foot and protects it from cold and injury. However, the demands of fashion in particular - high heels, constriction of the toes - put the foot in positions that are stressful and harmful in the long run.
Therefore, metatarsal pain (metatarsalgia) is one of the most common orthopedic complaints for women between the ages of 15 and 50.
Athletic stress or ballet dancing with extreme toe stress is also one of the culprits of Morton's neuroma.
Metatarsal pain is therefore 5 times more common in women than in men. In most female patients, Morton neuroma first manifests between the ages of 40 and 50.