Neuromas are enlarged, benign growth of nerves, typically found between the third and fourth toe. Enlargement is caused by tissue rubbing against the nerves, oftentimes caused by poorly fitting shoes or abnormal bone structure.
Symptoms may include pain in the ball of the foot, sensations of thickness, burning, or numbness.
Treatments include wearing corrective shoes, orthotics, and cortisone injections. In severe cases, surgery may be recommended.
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FAQs
1. What is a Morton’s neuroma?
Morton’s neuroma is a benign thickening of tissue around a nerve between the toes, most commonly between the third and fourth toes, leading to nerve irritation.
2. What symptoms indicate a neuroma?
Symptoms include burning pain in the ball of the foot, tingling or numbness in the toes, and the sensation of walking on a pebble.
3. How is Morton’s neuroma treated?
Conservative treatments include footwear modification, orthotic pads, physical therapy, and corticosteroid injections. Surgery to remove the affected nerve is considered when non-surgical measures fail.