Morton’s Toe
Morton’s Toe or Morton’s Foot is really common. It’s easy to recognize because the second toe is longer than the Big Toe. In fact, almost everyone has it.
About 50 years ago, Dr. Brian A. Rothbart, DPM, PhD, discovered that when the ankle is aligned close to its optimal functional position to best support the body, the big toe is elevated. When the foot is in its optimal position the big toe is not weight bearing. For many people it doesn’t even touch the ground
However, Morton’s toe can lead to pressure on the second toe (right behind the second toe at the ball- of-the-foot) resulting in pain similar to the discomfort associated with metatarsalgia. The constant pressure placed on the longer second toe while walking or standing can lead to callus formation under the second toe due to pressure.
Selecting proper footwear with a high and wide toe area is ideal for treating this condition. You might even want to buy footwear a half size to a size larger to accommodate your longer second toe.
Sometimes orthotics can be used to keep the foot aligned along with a metatarsal pad to reduce stress on the ball-of-the-foot. Proper footwear combined with an effective orthotic will provide relief from pain associated with Morton’s Toe.
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