Neuroma

The severity of your neuroma shapes the approach to treatment. Pinpointing the presence of the neuroma early on in its formation is essential to bypassing potential correction through surgery. If the neuromas are fairly basic and undeveloped, shoes with thick soles and a toe box of considerable width might suffice. However, if the condition is severe, additional treatment modalities must be explored. Surgery is a last resort. The aim of neuroma treatment regimens is to reduce pressure in spaces where neuromas are developing.

If you have neuroma or suspect you might have it, reach out to our footcare team today at (602) 547-2111 to schedule an appointment. We will review your neuroma to get a sense of which treatment modality is optimal. Examples of treatments for neuroma include padding along the ball of the foot along with the application of tape. Some patients benefit from cortisone injections that reduce the inflammation and pain spurred by the neuroma. Others benefit from anti-inflammatory drugs.

Orthotics consisting of custom shoe inserts will also help patients control the functionality of their feet. Orthotics also enhance comfort and ultimately prevent the condition from worsening. If necessary, a surgical procedure will be considered. The procedure removes the enlarged and enflamed nerve. However, prospective patients should be aware that some neuroma sufferers find something as simple as altering physical activities reduces the condition’s severity.