Morton’s Neuroma vs. Metatarsalgia: How to Tell Them Apart
Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM — Board-Certified Podiatric Surgeon | Balance Foot & Ankle | Last reviewed: May 2026 Quick Answer Morton’s neuroma causes sharp, burning, or electric-shock pain specifically between the 3rd and 4th toes (occasionally 2nd/3rd), often with a sensation of walking on a marble or pebble. Metatarsalgia is broader ball-of-foot … Read more