Major League Baseball Player to have Neuroma Surgery

I was watching the news this morning and heard that Mike Trout, of the Los Angeles Angels, would be out for the remainder of the baseball season for surgery on a neuroma in his foot. Neuromas are something that I treat almost every day, but I know that many people have no idea what a Morton's Neuroma is and why it can cause such major foot pain. A Morton's Neuroma occurs when the nerve that passes between our metatarsal bones develops thick tissue around it and becomes painful. It often causes pain in the ball of the foot that can shoot to the toes. Additionally, many people say that it feels like they are walking on a pebble, scrunched up sock, or even a marble, but when they look, there is nothing in their shoe or on their foot. Diagnosis of this condition can often be made in the office with a clinical exam. Conventional X-Rays may also be used to look at the position of the metatarsal bones. If they are naturally close together, some patients are more likely to develop this condition. This condition is often successfully treated with shoe changes, as a wider toe box and thick, less flexible sole can help. Additionally, orthotic devices and steroid injections can manage this condition for most patients. Have burning, shooting, or aching pain in the ball of your foot? Have numbness to two of your toes? Are two of your toes starting to spread and look like a "V?" You may have a Neuroma, so please consider a podiatry appointment so that we can develop a plan to make your foot feel better! Dr. Bender 708-763-0580 By the way, I write my own blogs and do not hire professional writers! I try to write about things that are in the news or that I am seeing a lot of in the office!