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Common
Foot Conditions
Treatment of Neuroma
- Firstly,
the chiropodist will diagnose the condition. History of the
condition, clinical presentation and your description of the
problem may be sufficient.
- The chiropodist
may squeeze the area between the bases of the toes. The area
may be sensitive and an audible click may be present. This click
is the neuroma pushing between the bones and is often referred
to as a mulders click.
- X-rays
may be necessary of the foot. This may rule out a stress fracture
of the foot.
- You may
be referred for a MRI scan, this will enable the chiropodist
to see the neuroma.
- Various
types of pads can be used to redistribute pressure away from
the lesion.
- Orthotics
(insoles) may be prescribed to redistribute pressure away from
the neuroma.
- The chiropodist
may advise your General Practitioner to inject inflammatory
medicine into the neuroma.
- Appropriate
shoes may be recommended.
- A decrease
in symptoms may occur instantaneously, with a complete recovery
in a few months. However, the patient may need to use insoles
to prevent a further reoccurrence.
- In severe
cases, surgery may be necessary. Removal of part of the nerve
may be preformed.
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