A neuroma is a benign growth that involves thickening and inflammation of nerve tissue that results in pain or a burning sensation. A Morton's neuroma is found in the tissue of the toes.
The thickening of the nerve that characterizes a neuroma is often the result of compression and irritation. This compression not only enlarges the nerve but can also lead to more severe symptoms and potentially permanent nerve damage if not addressed.
Symptoms of Morton’s neuroma include pain in the ball of the foot, feeling like you’re standing on a pebble, burning pain, foot pain or numbness.
Dr. Bob Baravaria DPM, FACFAS is a Board-Certified Podiatric Foot and Ankle Specialist. He is an assistant clinical professor at the UCLA School of Medicine and serves as Director of University Foot and Ankle Institute.
Dr. Baravarian has been involved in athletics his entire life and played competitive tennis in high school and college. He has an interest in sports medicine, arthritis therapy, and trauma/reconstructive surgery of the foot and ankle. He is also fluent in five languages (English, French, Spanish, Farsi, and Hebrew),