A neuroma is a thickening of nerve tissue that can develop in various parts of the body creating nerve damage. Morton’s neuroma is the most common neuroma in the foot. It occurs at the base of the third and fourth toes.
If you have a Morton’s neuroma, you will likely experience the following symptoms:
- Tingling
- Burning
- Numbness
- Pain
- A feeling that something is inside the ball of the foot
The symptoms begin gradually and occur only occasionally at first. This generally happens when one is wearing narrow-toed shoes or performing certain aggravating activities. The symptoms may go away temporarily by massaging the foot or by avoiding activities that brought on the pain.
However, over time, the symptoms progressively worsen and may persist for several days or weeks at a time. The symptoms become more intense as the neuroma grows in size and the nerve damage becomes more permanent.
One clearly distinctive risk factor is wearing shoes that have a tapered toe box, or high-heeled shoes that cause the toes to be forced into the toe box. People with certain foot deformities such as bunions, hammertoes or flatfeet, are also at high risk for developing a neuroma; as are those who participate in activities that require a repetitive irritation to the ball of the foot, such as running or racquet sports.
Andrew S. Klayman DPM -Podiatrist offers an in-office procedure to remove the painful neuroma from your foot. It is common that conservative treatments do not resolve the painful burning symptoms of a neuroma and surgery is often required. The procedure is done in our office under local anesthetic with a small incision on top of the foot. If you have tried all conservative options and are interested in a surgical remedy please call our office for a consultation to discuss your options with Andrew S Klayman B.Sc.,D.P.M. and we will come up with a solution the best suits your needs. We offer surgery in the comfort of our clinic with no long wait times as we understand the importance of addressing your needs as quickly as possible. Please call our office to schedule a consultation to learn more about our procedure and see if it is suitable for you.
It’s always best to consult your Podiatrist and get a professional opinion.