Conservative treatment for an intermetatarsal neuroma usually includes modifying shoes, orthoses or arch supports. These conservative therapies may provide complete, partial or no relief of symptoms. The decision to surgically intervene is based on your symptoms, the judgment of your podiatric surgeon and your preference. A neurectomy or surgical removal of a neuroma is performed when conservative treatment proves ineffective. Most patients who undergo neurectomy usually experience a progressive ability to resume normal activity during the 60 to 9O day postoperative period.
Any surgical procedure carries with it potential for complications.
The management of intermetatarsal neuroma includes many treatment options. Your podiatric surgeon may consider conservative therapy before surgical intervention and discuss all aspects of care with you. While these are some of the most commonly prescribed treatments for intermetatarsal neuroma, others may be used. The podiatric surgeon will determine which treatment is likely to be the most successful in each case.