Neuroma - Podiatrist in Daytona Beach, Port Orange, Palm Coa
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What is a Neuroma? - Podiatrist in Daytona Beach, Port Orange, Palm Coast, Orange City, FL
Dr Dennis McBroom of Atlantic Podiatry discusses the symptoms, causes and treatments for Neuromas.
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A neuroma is an abnormality of a nerve that has been damaged either by trauma or as a result of an abnormality of the foot. Neuromas occur most often in the ball of the foot, causing a pinched and inflamed nerve. In cases of chronic nerve pain from neuromas, surgery may be recommended.
During neuroma procedures, an incision is made on the top of the foot in the location of the neuroma, usually between the second and third toes or between the third and fourth toes. After the nerve is located, the surgeon cuts and removes it.
Neuroma surgery is generally performed on a same-day outpatient basis in the doctor's office or a surgery center using a local anesthetic. The incision will be covered with a dressing after the surgery, which must be kept dry until the suture