Plantar Fibromas are fibrous knots than the arch of the foot. The knot occurs in the tendon that connects the heel and the forefoot. This tendon is called the plantar fascia.

Plantar fibromatosis is the condition of having plantar fibromas. A common cause of plantar fibromas is injury to the plantar fascia. A puncture wound or injury from repetitive pressure can cause a small tear in the plantar fascia which can cause plantar fibromas to form.

An individual with a plantar fibroma may notice a firm lump in the arch of the foot. This lump can cause pain, especially from pressure of shoes pushing against the lump.

Plantar fibromas are not cancerous. Plantar fibroma is usually go away without treatment.

When diagnosing a plantar fibroma, the physician may press on the arch of the foot and feel the lump. While the physician is pressing on the lump, the individual may feel pain that may radiate down the toes. An MRI or biopsy may be used to confirm the diagnosis of plantar fibromatosis.

The physician may take a wait-and-see approach if the plantar fibroma is not causing any pain. If the plantar fibroma is causing pain, there are several treatment options.

Orthotics devices such as shoe inserts may be used to help relieve pressure on the plantar fibroma and reduce pain that is caused by this pressure. Over-the-counter nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication is often used for pain associated with plantar fibromas.

Other treatment options include physical therapy, steroid injections, and cryoablation if the primary noninvasive treatment methods fail to provide relief. For treatment with steroid injections, the physician may inject corticosteroids into the fibroma to shrink it.

Cryoablation is a process in which a probe is inserted in an incision on the arch of the foot and is used to freeze the area around the plantar fibroma. The freezing damages the nerves around the fibroma which stops the individual from being able to feel pain in that area. Cryoablation can also be used to treat plantar fasciitis.

Another possible treatment option is a surgical removal of the plantar fibroma. Surgical removal is not often recommended because it can cause complications such as overpronation or a flattening of the arch.

Do your feet a favor by looking into your foot health if you are foot having problems. And please seek any podiatrist for help if you have any unknown foot pain. We have a free forum full of podiatrists, that give free foot health advice.

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