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Do orthotics help for metatarsal neuroma?

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Yes they can.: A morton's neuroma or just neuroma or intermetatarsal neuroma = all the same. In a custom device one can prescibe a met pad, neuroma pad or both, additionally the device fabricated will stabilize the foot and decrease motion between the medial and lateral columns.

Answered 10/21/2015

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Dr. John Moy answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Yes: Metarsal neuroma when formed will occupy the intermetatarsal space. The mobility of the metatarsals will cause irritation of the neuroma. You must also find out the root cause of the neuroma. In the mean time, the proper casted and fitted orthotic will help. See a podiatrist to get the orthotics.

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Dr. Steven Sheskier answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery

Often: A well made orthotic often can relieve the pain from a plantar (morton's) neuroma.

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Dr. Henry Tseng answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Orthotics : Custom made orthotics can keep your feet in the proper position while standing, walking or exercising. They reduce the shock that transfers from the ground into your feet. A neuroma is inflammation of the nerve in the interspace between the toes. The causes are trauma, tight shoes and abnormal pressures in your foot from either a skeletal or biomechanical issue. Orthotics can alleviate the pain.

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Dr. David Hettinger answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Possibly...: What will help is a metatarsal raise pad. It can be incorporated into an orthotic, but i would just buy them separately and try them first. It is much less expensive this way and often works wonders. http://www.hapad.com/products/metatarsal-arch-pads.html or you could just try a neuroma pad... http://www.hapad.com/products/neuroma-pad.html.

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Orthotics may help: neuroma pain in some cases. They can alleviate pressure near or between the metatarsals by reducing the pressure in the area of symptoms. Not all neuromas respond well with orthotics however, but it is a good conservative start for treatment.

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