The 3 things you must know about neuromas

1) You do not NEED surgery.

At FFLC we are always finding new and improved ways to treat this painful lesion in your foot by nonsurgical measures, which are equally as effective as removing the neuroma, and without any of the side effects or risks of surgery. The best part is these modalities can be performed several times without negative consequences, and in most cases even with previous surgery performed, the treatments can be highly effective to reduce pain and improve your day to day walks.

2) After injection therapy (Sclerosing agents) you will need orthotics.

Most patients are under the assumption that once the pain is gone, orthotics are no longer necessary. This is untrue. IN fact, the need for orthotics increases, because your foot will resume previous function after the neuroma pain is gone, and this could predispose you to later recurring pain. In the proper hands, a custom molded device, or an accomodative device off the shelf can improve function in shoegear which will help the metatarsal bones stay apart so that a future nerve impingement can be much less likely to recur.

3) Radiofrequency ablation works. (NeuroTherm)

Many of our patients are presenting to our office with previous treatments attempted, such as numerous cortisone injections, previously fashioned orthosis, and even surgery. This is of no concern to us, as we have been using NeuroTherm for these very difficult cases with excellent results. We use the latest and least invasive technologies to better serve our patients, and I believe we are in the forefront of technology in this area for most foot and ankle pathology in Southwest Florida.


Dr Timm