EC Clinical and Medical Case Reports

Literature Review Volume 7 Issue 1 - 2024

A Literature Review of Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy as a Treatment Modality for Morton’s Neuroma

Nour Asser Makarem*, Darryl Pisani, Kirill Micallef Stafrace and Tiziana Mifsud

Charles University, Hradec Králové, Czechia

*Corresponding Author: Nour Asser Makarem, Charles University, Hradec Králové, Czechia.
Received: January 04, 2024; Published: January 17, 2024




Morton’s neuroma (MN) is a relatively common cause of chronic forefoot pain with a prevalence of around 30 - 33% [1]. Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) is a non-invasive minimal risk treatment option for patients experiencing chronic musculoskeletal pain. This paper highlights the current literature investigating the efficacy of ESWT as a treatment option for MN. Concisely stated, there are currently not enough high-quality studies to make an evidence-based claim that ESWT is an effective treatment modality for MN.

 Keywords: Morton’s Neuroma (MN); Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT); Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain

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Nour Asser Makarem., et al. "A Literature Review of Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy as a Treatment Modality for Morton’s Neuroma." EC Clinical and Medical Case Reports   7.1 (2024): 01-06.

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