About Morton's Neuroma Surgery
Morton’s neuroma is a painful thickening of tissue around the nerves leading to the toes, most commonly between the third and fourth toes. When conservative treatments — injections, orthotics, shoe modifications — fail to provide adequate relief, surgical excision of the neuroma offers a definitive solution. Dr. Quach employs careful surgical technique to remove the affected nerve tissue while preserving surrounding structures.
Morton’s neuroma causes a sharp, burning pain in the ball of the foot that can feel like standing on a pebble. At Foot Center of the Rio Grande Valley, Dr. Quach always tries conservative treatments first — including injections, custom orthotics, and shoe modifications. When these measures do not provide lasting relief, surgical excision of the neuroma offers a definitive solution with high patient satisfaction.
Signs & Symptoms
Recognizing the symptoms early can help you get the right treatment sooner.
- Sharp, burning pain in the ball of the foot
- Feeling of standing on a pebble or fold in a sock
- Numbness or tingling radiating to the toes
- Pain that worsens with walking or tight shoes
- Relief when removing shoes and rubbing the foot
Common Causes
Morton’s neuroma develops when the tissue around the nerves leading to the toes thickens, usually due to irritation, pressure, or injury. Tight, narrow shoes and high heels are common culprits. Foot deformities such as bunions, hammer toes, and flat feet can also contribute by placing abnormal stress on the nerve.
Key Benefits
- Definitive pain relief
- Improved ability to walk and exercise
- Short recovery period
- High patient satisfaction rate
What to Expect
Following evaluation and a trial of conservative treatments, surgery is performed as an outpatient procedure. You can typically walk on the foot immediately in a protective shoe, with most patients returning to normal activities within 3-4 weeks.
Recovery & Aftercare
After neuroma excision, most patients walk immediately in a post-operative shoe. Sutures are removed in 10–14 days. Patients typically transition to regular shoes within 3–4 weeks and resume full activities within 4–6 weeks. Some numbness between the affected toes is expected after nerve removal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will I lose feeling in my toes after neuroma surgery?
Because the affected nerve is removed, you may experience some numbness between the toes. Most patients report this is barely noticeable and far preferable to the original pain.
Can a neuroma grow back?
True recurrence is rare. In a small number of cases, a stump neuroma may develop, but this is uncommon with proper surgical technique.
Morton's Neuroma Surgery in the Rio Grande Valley
If you’re experiencing symptoms or have been diagnosed with a condition that requires morton’s neuroma surgery, Dr. Quach and the team at Foot Center of the Rio Grande Valley are here to help. With 21+ years of experience and a conservative-first approach, we’ll develop a treatment plan tailored to your needs.