Morton's Neuroma Treatment
New Orleans, LA
New Orleans, LA
Morton’s neuroma is a common cause of forefoot pain, often described as a burning or sharp discomfort in the ball of your foot, especially between the third and fourth toes. This condition occurs when the interdigital nerve becomes irritated and thickened, creating pain signals that can make walking, standing for long periods, or wearing tight shoes or high heels difficult. If left untreated, it may lead to persistent nerve damage and reduced mobility.
At New Orleans Podiatry, we provide comprehensive Morton’s neuroma treatment tailored to your symptoms, lifestyle, and long-term foot health. From non-surgical treatment options like custom orthotics, corticosteroid injections, to advanced surgical treatments such as neuroplasty, our goal is to relieve pain, restore comfort, and help you return to your favorite activities. With decades of experience in foot and ankle care, Dr. Edward Lang ensures every treatment plan is designed to achieve lasting results and prevent recurrence.
Designed to relieve pressure and reduce pain signals from the affected nerve in the ball of your foot.
From custom extracorporeal shockwave therapy and regenerative therapies to Morton’s neuroma surgery, every treatment is tailored to restore comfort, function, and long-term nerve health.
Many treatment options allow a quick return to physical activities.
Both non-surgical and operative treatments are performed as same-day procedures.
Morton’s neuroma is a painful thickening of tissue around a nerve in the ball of the foot, most commonly caused by tight shoes, repetitive stress, foot deformities, or injury. This condition often presents with burning pain in the forefoot, numbness or tingling between the toes, and the distinct sensation of standing on a small pebble.
At New Orleans Podiatry, we offer a comprehensive range of non-surgical treatments designed to alleviate nerve irritation and relieve discomfort. Custom orthotics are frequently used to redistribute pressure and reduce strain on the affected area. Radial Shockwave Therapy (RSWT) is another effective option, stimulating the body’s natural healing response. For cases where inflammation is a primary concern, corticosteroid injections may provide significant relief.
In more advanced or persistent cases, additional interventions may be necessary. Neuroplasty, a surgical procedure that decompresses the affected nerve, can relieve pressure and restore normal nerve function. When symptoms remain severe despite all conservative and decompressive treatments, surgical nerve excision (neurectomy) may be considered as a last resort to eliminate chronic pain and improve quality of life
Early diagnosis is crucial. Addressing Morton’s neuroma promptly can relieve symptoms, prevent progression, and help you avoid more invasive procedures. Our team is here to guide you toward the best treatment plan for long-term relief.
If surgery is required, neuroplasty is performed. Dr. Lang makes a small incision on the top of the affected foot to release tissues around the interdigital nerve, easing compression. In operative treatment where nerve removal is needed, the goal is to eliminate chronic discomfort and restore mobility.
All surgical treatments are performed as outpatient foot surgeries, usually with local anaesthetic and MAC anesthesia, allowing you to go home the same day in a surgical shoe.
Our Morton’s neuroma treatment options are designed for patients with forefoot pain, burning pain, tingling, numbness, or sharp pain between the toe bones, especially the third and fourth toes. They are also effective for relieving discomfort aggravated by tight shoes, high heels, or certain physical activities that put extra pressure on the metatarsal bones in the ball of your foot.
The goal of treatment for Morton's neuroma is to enhance both your comfort and mobility. Benefits include:
You may be a candidate for professional care if you experience persistent pain or numbness in the ball of your foot that hasn’t improved with over-the-counter supports or home remedies. Individuals with high arches, those who frequently wear narrow shoes or high heels, or anyone whose career requires long hours on their feet are often more susceptible to this condition.
During your consultation with Dr. Lang, your foot health, lifestyle, and biomechanics are carefully evaluated to create a personalized treatment plan—one designed to restore comfort, balance, and confidence with every step.
After injection therapy, regenerative medicine, or radial shockwave treatment, most patients can return to normal activities right away. These minimally invasive therapies are designed to relieve pain, stimulate healing, and restore comfort with little to no downtime.
Following Morton’s neuroma surgery, you’ll typically wear a protective surgical shoe or boot for one to two weeks and keep the foot elevated to reduce swelling. Ice therapy may also be used to ease inflammation during the early recovery phase.
Most patients experience a full recovery within four to six weeks, often enjoying long-lasting relief and improved mobility. Throughout your healing journey, Dr. Lang and his team provide concierge-level guidance and support, ensuring a smooth, comfortable return to your active lifestyle.
Morton’s neuroma care starts with conservative treatments that ease pressure and reduce nerve irritation. Many patients experience lasting relief through regenerative therapies, radial shockwave, and meaningful improvements in footwear. These non-invasive options help calm inflammation, support tissue recovery, and make everyday activities more comfortable. For those seeking a definitive solution, surgery remains the only permanent fix; however, our thoughtful step-by-step approach ensures you begin with the least-invasive options while still working toward long-term comfort and function.
Although not all options are permanent solutions, many patients experience significant relief with non-surgical care.
Interdigital neuroma, or Morton’s neuroma, often develops from repetitive stress or excessive pressure on the interdigital nerve. This irritation may be caused or worsened by tight or high-heeled shoes, high arches, or activities that place repeated stress on the forefoot—such as running, tennis, basketball, dance, or other sports that involve sprinting or quick directional changes
Diagnosis involves a comprehensive physical examination, a detailed review of symptoms, and advanced imaging—such as ultrasound or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)—to evaluate the nerve tissue and rule out other potential causes of forefoot pain.
Without treatment, Morton's neuroma can cause chronic foot pain, nerve damage, and permanent discomfort when walking or standing for long periods.
Many patients can return to occasional high heeled shoes after recovery, but adequate arch support and broad toe box shoes are recommended for everyday wear to prevent recurrence.
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