Neuromas (Morton's Neuroma) Treatment Near Upper Arlington, Ohio
Thickening of nerve tissue between toes causing burning pain and numbness.
Just 5 minutes from Upper Arlington to Vertex Podiatry in Grandview Heights
01Why Upper Arlington Patients Choose Vertex Podiatry
Upper Arlington is one of Columbus's most established and walkable communities - a neighborhood of tree-lined streets, high-achieving schools, and residents who take their health seriously. From Kingsdale Shopping Center to Tremont Road's independent restaurants, life here is active and community-centered.
Upper Arlington residents are avid walkers, tennis players, and golfers - many logging significant daily mileage through the neighborhood's sidewalk-rich streets and Fancyburg, Sunny 95 Park, and the UA trail system.
Upper Arlington is directly adjacent to Grandview Heights - most patients are in our office within 5 minutes of leaving their home. Dr. Guy Golan, DPM offers precise diagnosis and cutting-edge treatments for neuromas (morton's neuroma) that you won't find anywhere else in the Columbus area.
02What Is Neuromas (Morton's Neuroma)?
Morton's neuroma is a painful neuropathic condition characterized by perineural fibrosis - a thickening of the tissue surrounding the common digital nerve as it passes between the metatarsal heads, most frequently in the third interspace (between the third and fourth toes). Despite the name, a neuroma is not a true tumor but rather a fibrous enlargement of the nerve sheath caused by chronic compression and irritation. The condition predominantly affects middle-aged women, and its hallmark is forefoot pain that is exquisitely sensitive to the wearing of tight or narrow footwear.
Read our complete guide to Neuromas (Morton's Neuroma)03Signs & Symptoms
- A sharp, burning, or electric pain in the ball of the foot, radiating into adjacent toes
- A feeling of standing on a pebble, marble, or rolled-up sock
- Tingling, numbness, or a pins-and-needles sensation in the third and fourth toes
- Pain that worsens with activity, narrow shoes, or high heels
- Relief when removing shoes and massaging the foot
- A clicking sensation between the metatarsal heads (Mulder's click) on clinical examination
04Risk Factors
- Wearing high-heeled, narrow, or pointed-toe shoes
- Participation in high-impact sports (running, aerobics)
- Forefoot deformities (bunion, hammertoe, splayed forefoot)
- Hypermobile metatarsals
- Female sex (higher prevalence with narrow footwear patterns)
- Age 40-60 (peak incidence)
- Flat feet or high arches altering metatarsal load distribution
When to See Dr. Golan from Upper Arlington
Persistent forefoot pain with the characteristic burning and numbness pattern should be evaluated promptly. Neuroma responds well to early conservative treatment. If left untreated, the fibrous tissue continues to enlarge, making symptoms progressively worse and eventually requiring more invasive intervention.
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