What is Morton's Neuroma?

Morton's Neuroma is a painful growth of nerve tissue in the foot, most commonly found between the heads of the third and fourth metatarsals, the long bones in your feet.

When the metatarsals in your feet compress together because of either foot deformities, high-impact activities, or the use of tight shoes (such as heels), the nerves between the metatarsals become irritated and swollen.

What are the symptoms of Morton's Neuroma?

Morton's Neuromas often feel as if you are walking on a pebble. You may experience radiating, tingling sensations shooting into your toes, typically the third and fourth toes.

As a neuroma worsens, it can become extremely painful. Oftentimes, neuromas become one of the more difficult conditions in the foot to resolve.

What can be done to treat Morton's Neuromas?

Here at Gotham Footcare in Manhattan Morton's Neuroma treatment begins with conservative care.

Conservative options include:

The use of shoes with a wide toe box and thick sole to prevent nerve irritation.
Custom molded orthotics with neuroma specific padding that can help offload pressure to the affected nerve.
Padding and Taping
Routine icing of the foot with a frozen bottle of water
Anti-inflammatory medications
Cortisone injections and/ or physical therapy modalities such as electrical stimulation, ultrasound, and hydrotherapy also help reduce neuroma pain.

Opting for surgery such as a Neurectomy, which involves excising the affected nerve tissue should be the last resort for treatment of a neuroma. Removing the nerve has a 20% risk that the nerve may grow back into a bed of scar tissue and form a stump neuroma which can become even more painful than the original condition.

At Gotham Footcare, instead of surgically excising the nerve to treat Morton's Neuroma NYC patients are offered a highly effective, alternative option, called Cryosurgery, a minimally invasive office-based procedure that requires no stitches and only takes 15 minutes to perform.

What is Cryosurgery (Cryoablation) for Morton’s Neuroma?

Cryosurgery involves cyclically freezing the neuroma to degenerate the nerve tissue that carries painful impulses to the brain by reducing the irritation and sensitivity of the neuroma.

This prevents future irritation and inflammation allowing you to return to your preoperative activities free of pain.

The benefits of utilizing Cryosurgery for the treatment of Morton's Neuromas include:

Minimally invasive in-office procedure (Tiny incision and no stitches required)
Minimal discomfort
No casts or crutches required
High success rate and low risk
No stump neuroma formation
Treatment can be repeated if necessary
Minimal to no downtime so you can quickly return back to regular shoe gear and activities.

What is the Recovery like for Morton's Neuroma Treatment?

Cryosurgery for Morton’s neuroma treatment is generally considered a safe and effective treatment option with a relatively quick recovery time compared to more invasive surgical procedures.

However, as with any medical treatment, there are risks involved. It is important for patients to discuss these risks with their podiatrist to make an informed decision based on their individual condition and overall health. Regular follow-ups and adherence to post-procedure care instructions are crucial for optimal recovery and outcome.

Your First Step to Getting Better

At Gotham Footcare in NYC, we strive at recognizing your individual needs and desired outcomes while formulating an effective and personalized treatment plan with the highest quality care available.

What sets Gotham Footcare apart from other podiatry offices is our dedication to providing you with the education you need to make well-informed decisions regarding your care. Regardless of what your foot and ankle trouble may be, at Gotham Footcare our team will work tirelessly to help you feel better. At Gotham Footcare, we help you put your best foot forward.

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