A 36-year-old female patient complains of foot pain when she wears high heels. There is no history of trauma or arthritis. On physical examination, there is tenderness at the space between the third and fourth metatarsal bones. Foot x-ray shows no evidence of stress fracture. This history is typical of:

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Morton's neuroma typically presents with pain in the forefoot, particularly between the third and fourth metatarsal heads, often exacerbated by tight shoes or high heels. The absence of trauma or arthritis and normal X-rays further support this diagnosis over the others listed.

A 36-Year-Old Female Patient Complains of Foot Pain When She