Peer Reviewed Patient Education

Is it possible to have more than one neuroma in a foot at the same time?

Although it is possible to have two neuromas in the same foot simultaneously, it is quite uncommon. Results of the removal of two neuromas are far less successful than when only one neuroma is removed.

Is it common to have a neuroma in both feet at the same time?

This is possible, but it does not usually occur. A neuroma is usually an isolated entity occurring in only one foot at a time.

If a neuroma is removed, can it reoccur?

Once a neuroma is removed, it cannot return. Whenever the nerve is cut, however, a small growth occurs at the end of the nerve called a "stump neuroma". This small ball of tissue at the end of the nerve can be sensitive if it is under a weight-bearing area of the foot.

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At Seaport we believe in meeting patients' individual needs through comprehensive evaluation and treatment, designed to help achieve an active, pain-free lifestyle. Seaport physicians take the time to know you and work with you from your initial symptoms or injury, through every aspect of your recovery. Our goal at Seaport is to enable our patients to get back to a full active lifestyle as quickly and safely possible.

Our group is comprised of various physicians whose specialties include orthopaedic surgery, treatment of the hand, knee, spine, hip, foot and ankle, physical medicine and rehabilitation and pain management.