Question
Doctor, I have been diagnosed with a foot neuroma of my left foot. I had a knee problem last year, and believe my walking funny caused it. I has been over a year since the pain started.

About 2 months ago I went to a podiatrist and have two injections for cortisone over 3 months. I am presently on my second round of prednizone and that will be followed by 3 weeks of Indomethacin.

I am also using several different neuroma supports, but the podiatrist didn't have typical supports, rather fabricated his one out of different sponges. The ones he had were left overs as he didn't use them any more, preferring a metatarsal bar in the shape of a U. It didn't work on me, and cause other foot pain.

I would like to know if this will ever heal up, or will this simply continue to plague me?

Is surgery the only option?

I have heard about alcohol injections, but the podiatrist told me they are very painful, and it takes several injections to kill the nerve.

Now I have read about chryotherapy to the nerve. What is that and how does it work? Pain? Recovery period?

Thanks for your help.

Answer
Hi Bernie,

I would highly recommend cryosurgery for a foot neuroma prior to any more invasive procedures.  I have found this to be far superior to alcohol injections and surgery which often lead to stump neuroma.

For detailed information on cryosurgery please see my website.  
http://www.tampacryosurgery.com
This should answer your questions.  I also have several articles on isnare.
See this article:
http://www.isnare.com/?aid=247962&ca=Medicines+and+Remedies


Sincerely,

Marc Katz, DPM
Tampa, FL
Advanced Podiatry
www.thetampapodiatrist.com
www.tampacryosurgery.com


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