Neuromas are a benign proliferation of a nerve in the forefoot. There are many different theories on why this happens. Most doctors believe it is a compression of the nerve that causes the pain. The pain is often described as a sharp shooting electrical type of pain. This usually occurs between the 3rd and 4th digits in the foot. Neuromas are more common in women than men and usually occur between the 4 and 6th decade of life.
Neuromas treatments can vary from injections to wider shoes to surgical resection of the nerve. One of the most effective techniques for resolving neuroma pain is alcohol injections. This is where a physician injects dehydrated alcohol that helps to deaden the covering around the nerve. I have been utilizing this type of therapy for over 15 years. It continues to be the most effective treatment for neuromas I have seen. The success rate is close to 90%. This is a great option for long term relief of neuroma pain
Patients that fail alcohol injection therapy usually require surgical resection of the nerve. This involves a small incision on the top or bottom of the foot and dissection to the nerve which is then removed. This nerve that is removed is a sensory nerve so there is no loss of function but usually a small patch of numbness.
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