Carrollton Neuromas

Neuromas are a swollen, benign mass of nerves that occurs between the third and fourth metatarsal. They are caused by flesh rubbing against each other and disturbing the nerves. If you have improperly fitted shoes or an irregular bone structure this can cause the condition.

Symptoms can include:

• Thickness in flesh around toes.
• Loss of feeling in toes.
• Throbbing, or pain in the bottom of the foot.

Treatments can include:

• Wearing orthopedic shoes.
• Surgically removing of the growth.
• Injecting cortisone shots into the trouble spot.

Morton’s neuroma is similar to a neuroma, but is located around the nerve that leads to the toes. It usually develops between the third and fourth metatarsal in response to irritation, such as that caused by wearing heels or ill-fitting shoes, or from trauma.

Symptoms can include:

• A burning pain radiates from the bottom of the foot to the toes.
• Numbness in the toes.
• Feeling as if you are walking on a stone.

Treatments can include:

• Wearing wider, lower-heeled shoes.
• Using therapeutic shoes to reduce the pressure on the nerve.
• Injecting steroid medication to reduce swelling and inflammation.

North Texas Foot & Ankle is conveniently located near Carrollton. If you are experiencing discomfort from neuromas, contact our office at (214)-574-WALK (9255) or request an appointment online.