Morton’s Neuroma Treatment Perth:
Find Relief and Get Back on Your Feet
Are you experiencing persistent pain, tingling, or a burning sensation in the ball of your foot? These may be signs of Morton’s Neuroma—an uncomfortable condition that can make even simple activities difficult. Sometimes this can feel like you’re ‘walking on pebbles’. At our clinic, we specialise in diagnosing and treating Morton’s Neuroma with effective, personalised care designed to relieve pain and restore mobility.
Our friendly team is here to help you get back on your feet with confidence and comfort. We have expertise in both surgical and non-surgical treatments, our staff provides personalised care using proven techniques such as orthotics, padding, modifications to footwear injection therapies. We can also refer for ultrasound-guided treatments like radiofrequency ablation and alcohol ablation. All of this is delivered with the aim of increasing moblity and eliminating your pain.
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Conservative Treatment Options (Non-Surgical)
Footwear Modifications: Choosing well-fitting shoes with wide toe boxes and low heels can significantly reduce pressure.
Orthotics and Padding: Custom or over-the-counter orthotics and metatarsal pads help redistribute pressure and cushion the nerve.
Injections: Steroid injections can help reduce inflammation. Reza can treat Morton’s Neuroma with other options such as: Sclerosing alcohol injections and radiofrequency ablation.
- Manual Physical Therapies
Additional Therapies: Cryoneurolysis and manual treatments, and activity modification can also provide symptoms relief.
Surgical Treatment: A Secondary Option
If you’d like to learn more about mortons neuroma surgery options, our team provides thorough pre- and post-surgery care to ensure the best possible recovery and long-term results.
What Makes Us Different?
- 110 years of combined experience
- 7 podiatrists with up to 25 years of individual experience
- Podiatric surgeon with over 24 years of experience for complicated cases
- Our practice has been operating since 2000 in the same location
- Work together as a team
- Foot Focus Podiatry utilises thorough methods and provides both conservative and surgical treatment options, however will first exhaust all conservative options before referring for surgery.
- Our podiatrists will thoroughly investigate any prior x-rays, CT scans or other imaging you have had done previously to direct their treatment.
Foot Focus Podiatry treats the entire body by addressing connections between the foot, leg, pelvis, spine and upper limbs in a biomechanical assessment, rather than simply focussing on local pain and symptoms.
- Our clinic supports you throughout your foot care journey—from conservative treatment through surgery and rehabilitation if needed
- Offers:
- Conservative treatment
- Surgical consultations - comprehensive pre- and post-surgical care
- In-house rehabilitation after surgery
- Dr. Reza Naraghi is a highly qualified podiatric surgeon with over 24 years of experience
- Has written research publications on bunions, Morton's Neuroma, warts and more. To learn more about Dr Reza, please read more
- Trained in the USA
- Currently serves as chairman of education for ACPS (Australasian College of Podiatric Surgeons)
- Understands the importance of exhausting all conservative measures before considering surgery
- Performs the latest surgical procedures based on up-to-date, evidence-based findings
- We offer rehabilitation after surgery (if required) to restore better mobility and strength
- Foot Focus Podiatry is in an accesible location, with renovated facilities and parking close to the clinic.
- The clinic is located in a central location, close to Curtin University and just a turn off from Leach Highway.
- Foot Focus Podiatry staff provide services for all ages, focus on personalised plans and patient education, while maintaining a friendly and welcoming environment.
What Is Morton’s Neuroma?
Morton’s Neuroma is a painful condition that causes a thickening of that nerve’s tissue in between toes–most typically between the fourth and third toes, resulting with nerve compression or irritation. Although it is often described as”a “neuroma,” it is in fact a perineural fibroma not a tumor.
Symptoms
Common signs of Morton’s Neuroma comprise:
Pain or burning sensation starting in the ball of the foot and often radiating to the toes
Tingling, numbness, or pins-and needles in the toes of the affected foot
The sensation of a pebble or a fold in the shoe
The symptoms can worsen when walking, wearing narrow shoes or standing for long time
Diagnosis
The most common method of diagnosis is:
Physical Exam: The palpation or compression of the foot can show evidence of common symptoms (e.g. the Mulder’s sign).
Imaging: Ultrasounds are highly effective at detecting nerve thickening. MRIs can be used to rule out other causes. Imaging can also help guide best suited treatment.
Risk Factors
- Knowing the risk factors can aid you in taking proactive steps towards prevention and prompt treatment. These are the most well-known causes of Morton’s Neuroma:
Footwear Choices
Tight shoes and high heels add pressure to the heel of the foot. They also reduce space for the foot’s toes, which can cause nerve irritation.
Pointed or narrow toe boxes can also squeeze the forefoot which creates an environment that can lead to nerve problems.
Structural and Biomechanical Factors
Foot abnormalities like bunions, high arches, hammertoes or flat feet, alter the foot’s mechanics and can increase nerve compression.
Anomaly in foot biomechanics–like excessive pronation or tight muscles in the calf muscles can cause nerve strain and eventually result in Morton’s neuroma with time.
High-Impact Activities & Movement Patterns
- Stress from repetitive activities–including activities like dancing, running, skiing or climbing can cause irritation to the nerves of the forefoot. This can lead to the development of neuromas.
Ready to Step Into Comfort?
Don’t let the intense, burning sensations, or the “pebble-in-shoe” feeling hold you back.
Our podiatrists are here to assist, provide expert advice as well as personalised treatment and the most advanced treatments for Morton’s Neuroma.
