Morton’s Neuroma and other Types of Neuroma in the Foot
Neuromas in the foot are benign nerve tumors or nerve tissue thickening, often caused by irritation, compression, or trauma. While Morton’s neuroma is the most well-known, there are several types of neuromas that can occur in the foot, depending on location and affected nerve.
Types of Neuroma in the foot
1. Morton’s Neuroma is the most common foot neuroma. It is the compression or irritation of the plantar digital nerve between the 3rd and 4th metatarsal heads/toes (third intermetatarsal space).
Symptoms include: burning pain in the ball of the foot, tingling or numbness in the toes and a sensation of “walking on a pebble”.
2. Another type is called Heuter’s Neuroma which occurs between the 1st and 2nd metatarsal heads/toes (first intermetatarsal space).
3. While Hauser’s Neuroma is between the 2nd and 3rd metatarsals/toes (second intermetatarsal space) of the foot.
4. Joplin’s Neuroma is located at the medial plantar nerve at the level of the big toe (near the 1st metatarsophalangeal joint). Pain and tingling on the medial side of the big toe is one of the symptoms…
5. Iselin’s disease is actually not a neuroma, though it affects the foot and can cause lateral foot pain, which sometimes leads to confusion. It is located on the base of the 5th metatarsal, where the peroneus brevis tendon inserts. This condition is most common in active children and adolescents, especially during growth spurts. Repetitive stress or traction on the growth plate (apophysis) at the 5th metatarsal base is the cause of this disease.
We are independent prescribers able to prescribe any medication from the BNF relevant to the lower limb, foot and ankle.
Are you suffering from any hand or foot condition? At The Chelsea Clinic, we can help. One of our podiatrists can assist and then recommend what treatments are best to get you back on track. Podiatrist South Kensington
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