Pressure on Morton’s neuroma caused by the surrounding bones can be controlled by a custom orthotic. The pressure release aids in reducing the inflammation that causes the neuroma to hurt. A neuroma is the enlargement of the nerve that can shrink with lower pressure, but it does not go away completely. It’s difficult to say that the neuroma has been “cured.”
The good news is that a neuroma that has been appropriately and effectively controlled with a custom foot orthotic and is no longer uncomfortable does not require surgery to be removed. It is always crucial to utilize an orthotic to assist avoid the need for surgery. In circumstances where surgery is still required, the same orthotic will be utilized to support the foot afterward to prevent symptoms from returning.
