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      • Intractable plantar keratosis
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Neuroma

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A neuroma is a thickening or swelling of the nerve.  The most common place for this to occur in the feet is between the third and fourth toes.  This is commonly called a Morton's neuroma or intermetatarsal neuroma.  This thickening or enlargement of the nerve can cause pain and irritation.  Symptoms would include tingling, burning, pain, numbness, and a feeling of walking on the leather, bunched up sock, or marble.
Anything that causes irritation or inflammation to the nerve can be considered a cause of the neuroma. 
 
Common causes of neuroma would include tight fitting shoegear, equinus or tight calf musculature, bunions, hammertoes, metatarsus adductus, wide feet/splayfoot, abnormal forefoot or rearfoot  motion.
 
A foot and ankle surgeon through adequate history and physical will be able to determine the cause of your neuroma.  X-rays may be considered in order to rule out causes of neuroma such as traumatic or biomechanical factors.  Ultrasounds are occasionally used as well in the diagnosis of soft tissue pathology.  If the cause of irritation is not removed symptoms will likely worsen and the  neuroma will likely increase in size with possible permanent nerve damage.   It is always best to see your Doctor as soon as possible to prevent long-term complications, and potentially avoid surgery. 

If it is determined that you do have an neuroma a nonsurgical treatment would include: rest, ice, elevation , anti-inflammatory medications such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory's, activity modifications, accommodative or custom orthotic devices, padding, injection therapy , and physical therapy modalities. 
 
Surgical therapy is usually only considered after a patient has been deemed nonresponsive to conservative therapy.   Surgical therapy usually  includes two categories:  
1-Decompression of nerve and scar tissue. 
2-Removal of inflamed neural tissue/neuroma. 
 
It is important to note that regardless of the treatment for a neuroma the underlying cause ie. biomechanical deformity/trauma  or cause is also addressed.   This is why it is important to see somebody that has been specifically trained in biomechanics of the foot and ankle. 

Tanner Foot & Ankle Clinics

Tanner Clinic-Roy
3443 W. 5600 S. Suite #110
Roy, Utah. 84067
(801)773 4865  Appointment 
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  • Home
  • Make an Appointment
  • Patient Information
    • Office Visit Handouts
    • Gait Videos
    • Tanner Clinic Patient Portal
    • Rehab and PT after surgery/injury
    • Surgery Instructions and Post Operative Information >
      • Pre Operative Instructions
      • Post Operative Visit Instructions >
        • Ankle stabilization
        • Endoscopic gastrocnemius recession
        • First metatarsophalangeal joint fusion or big toe joint fusion
        • Minimally invasive achiiles tendon repair protocol
      • Assistive Devices
    • Patient Forms and Policies >
      • New Patient History Form
      • Determining Covered Services
      • Disability Form Processing Policy
      • Pain Medications and Controlled Substances
    • Insurances Accepted
    • Shoe & Orthotic Guide >
      • Shoe Stores
      • Lacing techniques
      • Orthotic Break In
    • Patient Survey
  • Treatments Provided
    • Common Problems A-J >
      • Ankle Instability
      • Ankle Sprain
      • Arthritis of the Foot and Ankle
      • Blood Clots of the Foot or Leg (DVT)
      • Bone Infections/Osteomylitis
      • Bunion
      • bursitis
      • Callus or Corn
      • Cracked Heels
      • Flat foot
      • Foot Odor
      • Fractured Bones
      • Frostbite
      • Ganglion Cyst
      • Gout
      • Hammertoe
      • Heel Pain
      • Ingrown Toenail
      • Intractable plantar keratosis
      • Joint Pain
    • Common Problems K-Z >
      • Mole/Melanoma
      • Nail Fungus
      • Neuroma
      • Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)
      • Plantar Wart
      • Puncture Wound
      • Restless Legs
      • Rheumatoid Arthritis
      • Skin Cancer
      • Smelly Feet
      • Stress Fractures
      • Sweaty Feet
      • Swollen Ankle (Edema)
      • Thick Nails
      • Tingling Feet (Neuropathy or Sciatica)
      • Tired Feet
      • Ulcers
    • Diabetic Feet >
      • Amputation Prevention
      • Foot Care
      • Peripheral Neuropathy
      • Diabetic Shoegear
      • Wound Care
    • Kids Feet >
      • Flatfeet
      • Heel Pain in Kids
      • Ingrown Toenails in Kids
      • In toeing, Pigeon toe or Genu Valgum
      • Waddling walk, Duck Walk or Genu Valgum
      • Orthotics
    • Sports Medicine >
      • Achilles Tendonitis
      • Ankle Sprain
      • Athletes Foot
      • Biomechanics
      • Joint Pain
      • Orthotics/Arch Supports
      • Running Injuries
      • Shin Slints
  • About Us
  • Location
  • Store
  • Blog
  • Custom Molded Orthotics (CMO)
  • Fall Risk
  • Intermittent Claudication
  • Nutrition and wound healing
  • Opioid Pain Medications-What you need to know
  • Topical Pain Options
  • Peripheral Neuropathy