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	Foot Problems
	You are in Foot Problems > Vascular Problems > Neuroma. Acrocyanosis  •   Alcoholic Neuropathy  •   Chilblains (cold feet)  •   Erythromelalgia  •   Ischemic Foot  •   Neuroma  •   Spasms  •   Venous Stasis Vascular/Nerve Problems - Neuroma Neuromas are enlarged benign growths of nerves, most commonly between the third and fourth toes. They are caused by tissue rubbing against and irritating the nerves. Pressure from poorly-fitting shoes or abnormal bone structure can create the condition as well. Treatments include special shoes or inserts and/or cortisone injections, but surgical removal of the growth is sometimes necessary. Copyright ©2008 Officite Leonardo da Vinci once called the foot a masterpiece of engineering.