Neuroma

New York, NY

Neuroma Overview

You are walking down the street when you feel a sudden, sharp pain in the ball of your foot between your third and fourth toes. If it isn’t a rock in your shoe and the pain persists for several days or more, it might be a neuroma. When left untreated, this condition can lead to permanent nerve damage. Dr. Erin Koprince, Dr. Mona Ramani, Dr. Farah Naz, or our other skilled foot and ankle surgeons at AIRE Podiatry Studio in New York City, NY, encourages patients to schedule a consultation to learn about all their possible treatment options for their podiatric care. Advanced surgery isn’t the only option for a stubborn neuroma. Learn more about how to take care of your neuroma by scheduling an appointment today!

What is Neuroma?

A neuroma, also called “Morton’s Neuroma,” is a nerve pain condition that develops when a nerve thickens. You can develop a neuroma in many areas of your body, but it most often affects the nerve in the ball of the foot between the third and fourth toe.

Typically, the thickening of the nerve is caused by irritation and compression. This may occur as a result of wearing shoes with a tapered toe box or high heel. Dancers, people with traumatic foot injuries, or people with foot deformities like bunions or hammertoe are prone to Morton’s neuroma.

Neuroma symptoms tend to develop gradually. They cause discomfort when wearing certain shoes or engaging in activities that aggravate the nerves. For example, you could feel tingling, burning pain, or numbness in the ball of your foot, or it might feel like you have a pebble in your shoe.

At first, these symptoms might go away with a nice foot massage, but over time, they can worsen and become less responsive to at-home care. When left untreated, a neuroma can lead to permanent nerve damage.

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How to Treat Neuroma

Please schedule a consultation with our specialists at AIRE Podiatry Studio to understand the extent of your neuroma condition. Either Dr. Ramani or Dr. Koprince will review your medical history and perform a physical before developing a personalized treatment plan to address your neuroma.

For milder cases, treatment care can help provide better support for your feet and alleviate pressure on the affected nerve. Such treatments might include:

Changing your footwear
Padding your shoes
Icing your feet at the end of the day
Changing your activities
Custom-made orthotics (devices that go in your shoes to improve foot mechanics)
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
Cortisone injections

If these treatments don’t help, you may be recommended breakthrough therapies such as:

Cryotherapy, or cryosurgery: a minimally invasive treatment that uses advanced technology to shrink the enlarged nerve to its normal size without damaging the nerve itself
Shockwave therapy: a treatment involving high-intensity acoustic waves to speed healing

These recent treatments show promise in reducing inflammation and easing discomfort. In severe cases, nerve decompression surgery may be needed to relieve pressure on the nerve.

What is the Recovery Like After Treatment?

Changing your regular footwear and altering any activities that cause stress to your feet should help gradually relieve pressure on the nerve and ease discomfort.

For more advanced cases of neuroma, Dr. Ramani or Dr. Koprince might recommend nerve decompression surgery performed under anesthesia to remove some of the ligaments in the foot. On average, patients will require several weeks of recovery, during which time they must keep their feet elevated and avoid activities that may impact the treated foot. The foot may be swollen for up to three months following the surgery.

You will need to visit your podiatrist in follow-up appointments to monitor your healing and be cleared for further activities.

How Much Does a Neuroma Treatment Cost in New York City, NY?

The cost of Neuroma Treatment in New York City will factor in the severity of the neuroma condition and the extent of treatment necessary, which may include surgical facility fees. AIRE Podiatry Studio will be able to provide you with an estimated cost breakdown during your consultation. We also encourage patients to refer to their insurance providers to understand overall treatment costs further.

Why Choose Aire Podiatry Studio?

Led by Dr. Mona Ramani, our medical-grade rehabilitation services are tailored to your needs to ensure the most effective path to healing. From injury recovery to managing chronic conditions, we offer treatments designed to restore your mobility and prevent any future issues. Board-qualified Dr. Ramani is a proud American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) member.

Dr. Erin K. Koprince, DPM, DABPM, is our board-certified podiatric surgeon. As a former professional dancer, she understands the competitive world of elite athletics and works with her patients to develop treatment plans that align with their goals. She is an expert in dance injury, rehabilitation, and skeletal evaluation for en pointe readiness. Dr. Koprince is a diplomate of the American Board of Podiatric Medicine (ABPM) and an Academy of Minimally Invasive Foot and Ankle Surgery (AMIFAS) member.

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