What can I do?

Use of wide toe box shoes could help. You also could use insoles (forefoot arch support)available at your local pharmacist.

I have done all these, but still it is painful

Mr Janipireddy shall examine you and take a detailed history. He could organise further investigations, such as X-ray of your foot (to rule out other causes) and an ultrasound (to diagnose Mortons neuroma).

Depending on the size and severity, you could be advised to have an injection to the site under ultrasound guidance. The injection is done by a radiologist and a local anaesthetic and cortisone injection is given.

I have had injections before, but is still painful

Mr Janipireddy, could advise you, if you shall need a surgery. Surgery involves excision of the neuroma under a general anaesthetic. There shall be an incision at the top of your foot – in between the toes concerned. It is performed as a day-case surgery and you are given a special shoe after to walk home.

Recovery is usually 2-3 weeks.

What are my risks?

Mr Janipireddy shall discuss with you in detail during your consultation and before the surgery. It is a successful surgery; however recurrences have been reported upto 20%.