#Neuromas are inflammation of the nerve in between the metatarsals.
Symptoms:
- Burning at the bottom of the foot near the toes
- Feeling of a rolled up sock in the toe space
- Numbness between the 2nd and 3rd, or 3rd and 4th or 2nd to the 4th
Treatments
- Steroid injection
- 4% alcohol and / or sarapin injections to deaden the nerve
- physical therapy: nerve stimulation / ultrasound / range of motion
- metatarsal cookies / padding
- Shockwave therapy
- Radiofrequency ablation (burning of nerve)
- platelet rich plasma
- Surgery to remove nerve
- NOT recommended as first line of treatment, with complication rates up and above 50%, can be worse than the neuroma pain initially.
- Stump neuromas or total regrowth can happen with more pain and now scar tissue——–Serving Southwest Florida Since 2005, Family Foot & Leg Center has 9 convenient locations throughout Collier, Lee, Charlotte, and Sarasota Counties. Offering pediatric to geriatric family care: Ingrown Toenails, Heel Pain, Bunions, Foot / Ankle Arthritis Pain, Plantar Fasciitis, Foot / Ankle Surgery, Custom Orthotics, and Diabetic Wound Care. In office X-rays, ultrasounds, and minor surgical suite exam rooms. Practice powered by EMR and advanced technologies. Home of the Lam Minimal Invasive No-Scar Bunion Surgery! Come Discover Why Patients Love Our 5-Star Foot & Ankle Care! Same Day Appointments! Easy Online Appointment Scheduling!
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