Interdigital Neuroma Treatments

Rehabilitation Measures to Reduce Nerve Irritation

• Switching to low-heeled, wide-toed shoes with good arch support
• Wearing padding in the shoes and/or between the toes
• Wearing shoe inserts to correct a mechanical abnormality of the foot
• Ultrasound, electrical stimulation, whirlpool and massage

Injection of Medication

Injecting the foot with corticosteroids mixed with a local anesthetic in order to reduce pain. Relief may be only temporary, however, if the mechanical irritation is not also corrected. Injections with other types of medications such as alcohol, phenol or even vitamin B12 are sometimes used.

Surgery

Surgery to remove the neuroma may be recommended if more conservative treatment does not solve the problem. While surgery usually relieves or completely removes the symptoms, it often leaves a permanent numb feeling at the site of the neuroma.