bone, joint, and muscle disorders
Damage to Nerves in the Foot
Treatment of Damage to Nerves in the Foot
Footwear changes Injections Injecting the tender spot in the foot with a corticosteroid/anesthetic mixture and wearing proper shoes and sometimes orthoses (devices placed in the shoe) may relieve the symptoms. Rest and applying ice may also be recommended. Sometimes cryotherapy (application of cold) or injection of alcohol into the neuroma may also relieve pain. If these treatments do not help, surgical removal of the neuroma often relieves the discomfort completely but may cause permanent numbness in the area. 