Morton's Neuroma

Overview

If you injure your foot or put too much pressure on it by wearing too-tight or high-heeled shoes, you can pinch a nerve. The nerve tissue can thicken, causing you to develop a Morton's neuroma. Then, anytime you put weight on the ball of your foot you may feel pain, stinging, burning, numbness, or "pins and needles." Early diagnosis and treatment can prevent the need for surgery.

Why choose Mayo Clinic for Morton's neuroma

• Experience. Because Morton's neuroma is one of the most common foot problems of people who visit Mayo Clinic, you'll benefit from your doctor's extensive experience.
• Expertise. Mayo Clinic doctors who have expertise in disorders of the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles and nerves (orthopedic surgeons) treat people who have Morton's neuroma.
• Team approach. Integrated teams include doctors and other professionals dedicated to creating an individual treatment plan to help each person get relief from the pain of Morton's neuroma.

Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., is ranked among the Best Hospitals for orthopedics by U.S. News & World Report. Mayo Clinic also ranks among the Best Children's Hospitals for orthopedics.

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At Mayo Clinic, we assemble a team of specialists who take the time to listen and thoroughly understand your health issues and concerns. We tailor the care you receive to your personal health care needs. You can trust our specialists to collaborate and offer you the best possible outcomes, safety and service.

Mayo Clinic is a not-for-profit medical institution that reinvests all earnings into improving medical practice, research and education. We're constantly involved in innovation and medical research, finding solutions to improve your care and quality of life. Your doctor or someone on your medical team is likely involved in research related to your condition.

Our patients tell us that the quality of their interactions, our attention to detail and the efficiency of their visits mean health care — and trusted answers — like they've never experienced.

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