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Foot and ankle specialists in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Mayo Clinic work with an integrated team of medical professionals from many specialties to diagnose and treat Morton's neuroma. The team can help patients find relief from symptoms and create an individual treatment plan for each patient. Morton's neuroma is one of the most common foot problems that Mayo Clinic physicians treat. Early diagnosis and treatment can prevent the need for surgery.
Physicians at Mayo provide high-quality orthopedic care for more than 70,000 patients each year. More than 65 physicians specializing in orthopedic surgery, research and clinical consultations treat patients with orthopedic conditions at Mayo Clinic.
A physician gives the patient a comprehensive evaluation to diagnose Morton's neuroma. The physician discusses with the patient any symptoms and conducts a physical examination of the affected foot. Other tests such as X-rays may also be performed. Read more about Morton's neuroma diagnosis.
At Mayo Clinic, several treatment options are available for patients with Morton's neuroma. Morton's neuroma may cause symptoms ranging from mild irritation to severely limited activity. When symptoms are mild, treatment may include rest, ice and other approaches. When the Morton's neuroma is more severe, treatment may include corticosteroid injections to reduce the pain or surgery to remove the neuroma. Read more about Morton's neuroma treatment.
Morton's neuroma can be caused by an injury, irritation or pressure that pinches a nerve in the foot, often between the third and fourth toes. That pressure or injury can thicken the tissue around a nerve. When a person with thickened nerve tissue puts weight on the foot, the ball of the foot can sting, burn, tingle or feel numb.
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