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DO YOU HAVE UNDIAGNOSED FOOT SOLE COMPLAINTS?
If you have undiagnosed complaints on the soles of your feet, you may possibly have Morton’s Neuroma.
Morton’s Neuroma disease, in its simplest decription, is a thickening of the nerve between the third and fourth fingers of the foot and the thickening of the nerve into a mass. The nerve that thickens by being squeezed between two decumbent bones creates irritation in that area.
If you have Morton’s Neuroma, where the nerve is damaged, that is, under your foot, and on the part that falls between your 3. and 4. fingers, you may have one or more of the following symptoms:
* Tingling, burning, electric sensation or numbness
* Pain
* A feeling of the presence of something on the ball of the foot (front-bottom)
* The feeling of the presence of something inside the shoe or the fact that the sock is folded
The development of Morton’s Neuroma usually registers the following stages:
* The symptoms start little by little. Initially, it sometimes occurs when narrow-toe shoes are worn or heavy physical activities are performed. These symptoms may disappear temporarily when shoes are removed, feet are massaged, or shoes or activities that will worsen the condition are avoided.
* Symptoms worsen over time and persist for several days or weeks.
* As the mass expands, the symptoms become more intense, and these negative changes in the nerve, which were previously temporary, now become permanent.
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DIAGNOSIS
The first stage in diagnosis is an examination. Throughout the physical examination, we try to identify the symptoms again. For the most part, an examination is sufficient to make a diagnosis. If necessary, we can resort to MRI imaging method.
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NON-SURGICAL TREATMENT
When developing a treatment plan, we first determine how long you have had Neuroma and your stage of development.
From mild to moderate Neuromas, we can list the treatment options as follows:
* Pedling: Pedling techniques provide support for the metatarsal arch of the foot (the area of the scallop bone), thereby relieving pressure on the nerve and reducing the pressure that occurs when walking.
* Cooling: Putting an ice pack on the affected area helps to reduce the swelling.
* Orthotic Instruments: Orthoses recommended by an orthopedic specialist provide support to reduce pressure and pressure on the nerve.
* Change of Activity: Activities that will cause repetitive pressure on the neuroma should be avoided until the condition improves.
* Shoe Change: It may work to wear wide-toe shoes and avoid high-heeled shoes or narrow-toe shoes.
* Medication Treatment: Anti-inflammatory drugs may be recommended to reduce inflammation and pain.
* Injection Therapy: Treatment may include cortisone, local anesthesia, or other active substances.It should definitely be applied by an orthopedic doctor in Turkey.
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WHEN IS SURGICAL INTERVENTION NECESSARY?
Surgical intervention is planned if other methods do not respond adequately. The length of the healing process varies depending on the procedure performed.
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THE HEALING PROCESS
With the latest techniques, Morton’s Neuroma surgery is performed with a mini incision. After the operation, the patient can stand up and walk without support on the same day. He will be discharged the next day.
A special surgical shoe that the doctor will give after surgery should be worn for 2 weeks. normal shoes can be worn after 2 weeks.
Op. Dr.
Specialist in Adult and Pediatric Orthopedics, Antalya MedicalPark Hospital
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Turkey's world-renowned organ transplant specialist. Dr. Demirbaş has 104 international publications and 102 national publications.
Physician's Resume:
Born on August 7, 1963 in Çorum, Prof. Dr. Alper Demirbaş has been continuing his work as the President of MedicalPark Antalya Hospital Organ Transplantation Center since 2008.
Prof. who performed the first tissue incompatible kidney transplant in Turkey, the first blood type incompatible kidney transplant, the first kidney-pancreas transplant program and the first cadaveric donor and live donor liver transplant in Antalya. Dr. As of August 2016, Alper Demirbaş has performed 4900 kidney transplants, 500 liver transplants and 95 pancreas transplants.
In addition to being the chairman of 6 national congresses, he has also been an invited speaker at 12 international and 65 national scientific congresses. Dr. Alper Demirbaş was married and the father of 1 girl and 1 boy.
Awards:
Eczacibasi Medical Award of 2002, Akdeniz University Service Award of 2005, Izder Medical Man of the Year Award of 2006, BÖHAK Medical Man of the Year Award of 2007, Sabah Mediterranean Newspaper Scientist of the Year Award of 2007, ANTIKAD Scientist of the Year Award of 2009, Social Ethics Association Award of 2010, Işık University Medical Man of the Year Award of 2015, VTV Antalya's Brand Value Award of 2015.
Certificates:
Doctor of Medicine Degree Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine Ankara, General Surgeon Ministry of Health Turkey EKFMG (0-477-343-8), University of Miami School of Medicine Member of Multiple Organ Transplant, ASTS Multiorgan Transplant Scholarship. Lecturer at Kyoto University. Lecturer at University of Essen, Research assistant at the University of Cambridge .
Professional Members:
American Society of Transplant Surgeons, American Transplantation Society Nominated, Middle East and Southern Africa Council Transplantation Society 2007, International Liver Transplantation Association, Turkish Transplantation Association, Turkish Society of Surgery, Turkish Hepatobiliary Surgery Association.
Disclaimer:
Our website contents consist of articles approved by our Web and Medical Editorial Board with the contributions of our physicians. Our contents are prepared only for informational purposes for public benefit. Be sure to consult your doctor for diagnosis and treatment.
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