Waterloo Foot Clinic - Matthew Doyle D.Ch Hons B.Sc
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MORTONS NEUROMA

A neuroma is inflammation of a nerve. In the foot the most common location is in between the 3rd and 4th Metatarsal heads. The reason this location is so common is because the branch from the Lateral plantar nerve combines with a branch from the Medial plantar nerve to innervate the space between the 3rd and 4th toes. Therefore, the area where the two nerves meet is anatomically thicker – making it more prone to irritation. Each patient suffering from a Mortons Neuroma may have differing sensations. A Neuroma may burn, tingle, feel numb, or feel extremely painful (often described as a sharp shooting pain).

Treatment

More conservative treatment involves proper footwear. Shoes with a pointed toe will cause compression of the metatarsal heads, thus irritating the plantar nerves. This pain can be replicated by a test known as a Mulders Click. Custom molded foot orthotics may be prescribed. Orthotics would be prescribed to address the faulty biomechanics. Marked forefoot splaying may be due to a pes planus or hypermobile foot. Addressing this will prevent the metatarsal heads from being compressed in foot wear.  The Chiropodist may also prescribe medication, such as NSAIDs (topical and/or oral) to help with the painful sensation. More invasive procedures will include corticosteroid injections,  and surgical excision.

Without Treatment

Patients who suffer from a Mortons neuroma will often not forego seeking treatment due to the severity of altered sensation/pain. The pain will not go away unless the cause is addressed. 
PROFESSIONAL ASSESSMENTS
  • Orthotic prescriptions and assessments
  • Gait assessments
  • Biomechanical assessments
  • Diabetic foot assessments
  • Vascular foot assessments
  • Surgical foot assessments
  • Neurological foot assessments
SPECIALTY PRODUCTS
  • Custom-made orthotics
  • Compression stockings
  • Diabetic foot creams
  • Ankle braces and supports
  • A full suite of recommended moisturizers and lotions



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COMMON FOOT TREATMENTS
  • Elderly foot care
  • Paediatric foot care
  • Thick toe nails
  • Fungal toe nails
  • Heel pain | Plantar fasciitis
  • Ingrown toe nail
  • Warts
  • Diabetic foot care | including ulcers
  • Corns and Calluses
  • Bunions
  • Ganglion cyst
  • General foot and nail care
  • Wound care
  • Sports injuries and rehabilitation
INVASIVE PROCEDURES
  • Corticosteroid injections
  • Morton neuroma
  • Tendon release
  • Wart excision
  • Permanent toe nail removal

Location

50 Westmount Rd. N Unit 215, N2L 2R5
Waterloo, Ontario, 

WATERLOO FOOT CLINIC

MONDAY            | 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
TUESDAY          | 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY  | 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
THURSDAY     | 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
​FRIDAY           | 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
SATURDAY   | Closed
​SUNDAY      | Closed

Contact Us

PHONE| (519) 884-3668
FAX | 519-884-0533
EMAIL| info@waterloofootclinic.com


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