Neuromas - New Treatments

Pain in the ball of the foot (Morton’s neuroma)

One cause of a very common foot problem is the neuroma, a benign enlargement of a nerve commonly found between the base of the toes at the ball of the foot. Trauma, arthritis, high-heeled shoes, or other foot problems like bunions and hammer toes are associated with Morton’s neuroma.   Burning, pain, or numbness to adjacent toes and even electrical sensations are felt by some people. 

Treatment:  for this common condition including shoe inserts, medications and injections. Traditionally, when these treatments have not helped, then surgery to remove the enlarged nerve is recommended.  This is very successful surgery overall.  But there are also two newer treatments that Dr. Young offers that have helped

When Morton’s neuroma pain has not been helped with padding, medication and injections, there are two newer treatments available. 

Sclerosing injections: One is an injection of a medication that actually shrinks and destroys the neuroma without surgery.  This procedure has been offered for many years in Europe and is now available here.  It is a series of injections that affect the neuroma by destroying it chemically.

Kobygard Procedure: The second procedure is a ten-minute surgery that releases the ligament that pinches the nerve. The neuroma then reduces in size back to the normal nerve over a period of a couple months.  It is a healthier approach by leaving the person with the nerve and sensation between the toes.