Morton’s Neuroma
Targeted Cryoneurolysis for Forefoot Pain and Nerve Irritation
What Is It?
Morton’s neuroma is a painful condition affecting the nerves between the toes — most commonly between the third and fourth digits. It occurs when the interdigital nerve becomes compressed or irritated, leading to the formation of a thickened nerve bundle that causes sharp, burning, or shooting pain in the ball of the foot.
Patients often describe it as the feeling of “walking on a pebble” or having something bunched up in their shoe. Symptoms may include:
- Sharp, burning pain between the toes (often 3rd and 4th)
- Tingling, numbness, or electric-shock sensations in the forefoot
- Pain that worsens with walking, running, or tight shoes
- Relief when removing shoes or massaging the foot
- Shooting pain toward the toes when pressure is applied to the foot pad
Common Causes
Morton’s neuroma is typically caused by repetitive compression or irritation of the interdigital nerve. Contributing factors may include:
- Tight or narrow footwear (especially high heels)
- Repetitive impact activities (e.g., running, dancing)
- Flat feet or high arches
- Prior trauma to the forefoot
- Scar tissue or inflammation in the metatarsal region
How Cryoneurolysis Helps
Barcelona Cryo Center offers ultrasound-guided cryoneurolysis to precisely target the affected interdigital nerve and reduce pain signals at the source. This outpatient procedure involves a pinpoint application of cold therapy to safely disrupt the nerve’s pain transmission — without the need for surgical excision or long-term medication.
Unlike nerve ablation or surgical resection, cryoneurolysis is nerve-sparing, repeatable, and motor-sparing, making it a well-suited option for long-term management of Morton’s neuroma.
Key Benefits:
- Minimally invasive: No surgical incision or sutures
- Precise: Ultrasound guidance ensures targeted treatment
- Function-preserving: Motor control and joint mobility are unaffected
- Rapid relief: Many patients experience improvement within days
- Repeatable: Results may last months and can be safely repeated
Ideal Candidates
You may be a candidate for cryoneurolysis if you:
- Have confirmed or suspected Morton’s neuroma
- Experience sharp or burning pain between your toes
- Have not found relief with shoe inserts, physical therapy, or injections
- Want to avoid surgery or long-term medications
Step into Relief
Morton’s neuroma can turn every step into a struggle. Cryoneurolysis offers a simple, effective option to relieve pain and restore your comfort — so you can walk confidently again.
Book your consultation with Barcelona Cryo Center today.
Lower Extremity Conditions We Treat
We use cryoneurolysis to help patients manage a range of nerve-related pain conditions in the lower limbs:
Meralgia Paresthetica
Learn MoreBurning, tingling, or numbness in the outer thigh due to compression of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve.
Chronic / Postoperative Hip Pain
Learn MoreOngoing hip pain following surgery or due to arthritis, often involving the lateral femoral cutaneous or superior gluteal nerves.
Chronic / Postoperative Knee Pain
Learn MorePain after knee replacement or injury, commonly linked to genicular nerve irritation.
Chronic / Postoperative Foot Pain
Learn MorePain following foot surgery, trauma, or related to plantar fasciitis or nerve entrapment.
Morton’s Neuroma
Learn MoreSharp or burning pain between the toes due to thickened nerve tissue in the forefoot.
Plantar Fasciitis (Heel Spur)
Learn MoreHeel pain from inflammation or irritation of the plantar fascia, often involving adjacent sensory nerves.
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Clinic information
Medical Tuset Barcelona
C/ Tuset 23-25, entresuelo08006 Barcelona
Opening hours
Tuesday: 9:00 to 14:00
Other days and times: by appointment