You probably have Morton's Neuroma.
Morton's Neuroma disease, in its simplest definition, is the thickening of the nerve that occurs between the third and fourth fingers of the foot and the nerve thickens and turns into a mass. The nerve, which becomes thickened by being compressed between two metatarsal bones, causes irritation in that area.
If you have Morton's Neuroma, one of the following symptoms occurs where the nerve is damaged, that is, at the bottom of your foot, between the 3rd and 4th toes. or you may have more:
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Tingling, burning, or numbness
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Pain
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Feeling of the presence of something on the ball of the foot (front-bottom part)
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Feeling of the presence of something inside the shoe or layers of socks p>
The development of Morton's Neuroma usually goes through the following stages:
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Symptoms begin gradually. Initially, it sometimes occurs when wearing narrow-toed shoes or doing heavy physical activities. These symptoms may disappear temporarily when shoes are removed, the foot is massaged, or when shoes or activities that may worsen the condition are avoided.
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Over time, the symptoms worsen and continue for several days or weeks.
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As the mass expands, the symptoms become more intense and these negative changes in the nerve, which were previously temporary, now become permanent.
DIAGNOSIS
The first stage in diagnosis is examination. Throughout the physical examination, we try to resurface the symptoms. Most often, examination is sufficient to make a diagnosis. If necessary, we can resort to MR imaging method.
NON-SURGICAL TREATMENT
When developing a treatment plan, first determine how long you have had the Neuroma and We determine your developmental stage.
From mild to moderate neuromas, we can list the treatment options as follows:
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Padding:Padding techniques It provides support for the metatarsal arch of the foot (the metatarsal bone area), thus relieving the pressure on the nerve and reducing the pressure caused while walking.
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Cooling:Placing an ice pack on the affected area helps reduce the swelling.
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Orthotic Appliances:Orthoses recommended by the orthopedist, work on the nerve. It provides support to reduce pressure and pressure.
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Activity Change:Activities that will cause repetitive pressure on the neuroma should be avoided until the situation improves.
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Shoe Change:Wearing wide-toed shoes and avoiding high heels or narrow-toed shoes may help.
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Medication Treatment: Anti-inflammatory drugs may be recommended to reduce inflammation and pain.
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Injection Treatment:Treatment cortisone, It may contain local anesthesia or other active substances. It must be applied by an orthopedic doctor.
WHEN IS SURGICAL INTERVENTION REQUIRED?
Surgical intervention is planned if other methods do not respond adequately. The length of the healing process varies depending on the procedure performed.
HEALING PROCESS
With the latest techniques, Morton's Neuroma surgery is performed through a mini incision. The patient can stand up and walk without support on the same day after surgery. You will be discharged the next day.
A special surgical shoe given by the doctor after the surgery should be worn for 2 weeks. Normal shoes can be worn after 2 weeks.
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