NEUROMA
SYMPTOMS
EVALUATION
TREATMENT
EVALUATION
SYMPTOMS
Inflammation of nerve tissue usually located in the ball of the foot and occasionally into the toes.
The feeling of a neuroma is sometimes equated to a bunched up sock or stepping on a pebble.
tingling, burning, cramping and/or aching in and across the ball of the foot or toes.
Over time, the top of the foot may become painful because these tendons work harder to alleviate the discomfort caused by the neuroma.
Nerve problems due to a pinched nerve in the spine, diabetes, alcoholism, chemotherapy, some medications and vitamin B deficiency may also cause symptoms like a neuroma.
Enlarged veins, ganglions and stress fractures have also caused similar symptoms and should be evaluated by your Podiatrist.
Discuss activity related to your condition.
EXAMINE, PALPATE AND PERFORM MOTION EXERCISES TO DETERMINE THE EXTENT OF DEFORMITY.
Determine any deformity or other related conditions.
TREATMENT
Conservative treatment may include, padding AND proper shoe gear.
An outpatient surgical procedure known as a neurectomy can be performed to correct the problem.
A series of steroid injections could be inserted into the painful area.
WHAT IS A NEUROMA?
A neuroma was once thought to be a benign tumor, now it is understood that a neuroma is actually an inflammation of nerve tissue usually located in the ball of the foot and occasionally into the toes.
This inflammation is caused by two metatarsal bones that rub and pinch the nerve.
