Surgery is usually successful and the patient can walk immediately afterward. Sometimes the nerve tissue may regrow and form another neuroma. Treatment for Stress Fractures. In most cases stress fractures heal by themselves as long as rigorous activities are avoided. It is best to wear low-heeled shoes with stiff soles.
Some physicians recommend moderate exercise, particularly swimming and walking.
Occasionally, a physician may recommend wearing a special wooden shoe and a compressive wrap to make walking more comfortable. Treatment for Sesamoiditis. Rest and reducing stress on the ball of the foot are the first lines of treatment for sesamoiditis. A low-heeled shoe with a stiff sole and soft padding inside is all that is required usually. In severe cases, however, surgery may be necessary.