- About this resource
- What is podiatry?
- How can a podiatrist help?
- When you should consult a podiatrist
- Foot terminology
- Foot problems
- Categories of foot problem
- The most common foot problems
- Achilles problems
- Ankle problems
- Ball and arch problems
- Common injuries
- Deformities
- Foot diseases
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- Skin and nails
- Toe problems
- Vascular/Nerve problems
- Caring for your feet
- Rare or unusual problems
- Treatments and therapies
- Diagnostic technologies
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- Surgery
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- Fitness and feet
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- Quick reference
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Neurolysis
Inflamed nerve tissues are referred to as neuromas, which commonly form on the ball of the foot between the third and fourth or the second and third toes as a result of injury or trauma. They can be very painful.
Neurolysis involves hardening the nerve with an injection of ethanol and anaesthetic . These Injections may need to be administered once a week, for a month or two, to destroy the nerve and relieve symptoms.