Burning, tingling, numbness or electric-shock pain can make every step difficult. We focus on finding the cause — and on treatment that fits it, starting with non-surgical care whenever that’s appropriate.
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Dr. Efe Ozturk — double board certified, in podiatric medicine (DABPM) and wound healing (FAPWH), and a Fellow of the American Society of Podiatric Surgeons.
Start with your symptoms
Conditions
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Burning, sharp or numb sensations in the ball of the foot, often between the third and fourth toes.
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Pressure on the tibial nerve at the inner ankle, causing burning, tingling or numbness in the sole.
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Irritation of a small nerve near the heel that can cause heel pain resembling plantar fasciitis.
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Compression or irritation of the nerves that supply the top, sides and sole of the foot.
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Burning, shooting or electric pain that begins after an injury or an operation on the foot or ankle.
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Evaluation of numbness, tingling or burning in both feet, with protective foot care and coordinated testing.
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Weakness lifting the front of the foot, from a pinched nerve in the back or a compressed peroneal nerve near the knee.
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Burning, tingling or numbness on the top of the foot and outer lower leg from a compressed superficial peroneal nerve.
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Compression of the deep peroneal nerve at the front of the ankle, causing pain or numbness on the top of the foot.
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Pain along the sciatic nerve, from the lower back, from a trapped nerve in the buttock, or from a nerve injury.
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Numbness, burning pain or weakness after a cut through a nerve in the leg, ankle or foot, and how a cut nerve is repaired.
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A tender knot of nerve tissue at an injured nerve end, causing burning or shooting pain after injury or surgery.
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Pressure on the peroneal nerve at the outer knee, causing numbness on the outer leg and top of the foot and weak foot lift.
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Burning or electric knee pain after a knee replacement, often from a neuroma of a small skin nerve at the front of the knee.
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Phantom limb pain and residual limb pain after leg amputation, and how neuromas and nerve surgery fit in.
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Pain that seems to come from an amputated foot or leg, and the treatments that have been studied.
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Sharp, burning or tender pain at the end of a residual limb, often from a neuroma at a cut nerve end.
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Burning, shocking or hypersensitive pain in a scar, caused by a nerve injured or tethered by scar tissue.
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Stiff, tight leg and foot muscles from brain or spinal cord injury, and options from bracing to selective tibial neurotomy.
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An overview of nerves that can be squeezed in the leg and foot, and how compression neuropathies are found and treated.
Not sure where your symptoms fit? Read our guide to numbness, tingling and burning in the feet.
Our approach
Many nerve problems in the foot improve without surgery. Our aim is to understand exactly what is causing your symptoms, try the most appropriate non-surgical options first, and discuss surgery only when the expected benefit outweighs the risks.
A detailed history and a hands-on examination of sensation, strength, circulation, skin, gait and footwear.
Imaging or nerve studies only when they will change the plan — coordinated with other specialists when needed.
When appropriate: footwear, padding, orthotics, activity changes, therapy, and medication managed with your other clinicians.
Discussed only when symptoms persist, the diagnosis is well supported, and the expected benefit outweighs the risks for you.
Realistic timelines, rehabilitation guidance and follow-up visits. Nerves recover slowly, and results vary.
Your physician
DABPM, FAPWH, FASPS, FASPM
Foot and Ankle Surgeon and podiatrist
Dr. Ozturk is double board certified, as a Diplomate of the American Board of Podiatric Medicine (DABPM) and a Fellow of the Academy of Physicians in Wound Healing (FAPWH), and is a Fellow of the American Society of Podiatric Surgeons (FASPS) and the American Society of Podiatric Medicine (FASPM).
What patients say
“Wonderful experience! Easy to schedule and get an appointment. Dr. Ozturk had wonderful bedside manner and calming presence.”
“Amazing service from Dr. Ozturk and staff. He’s very direct and professional, overall great experience”
From the blog
After surgery or injury
An inversion sprain can stretch the peroneal and sural nerves along with the ligaments. Stretched nerves can recover within weeks; when numbness or burning lasts, a nerve release, neuroma surgery or ligament repair can help.
Numbness & burning
Cold narrows the blood vessels in the toes, so brief numbness is normal. Color changes, numbness that won’t fade after warming, or symptoms over one nerve point to Raynaud’s, neuropathy or a pinched nerve that surgery can treat.
Finding the cause
A 10-gram monofilament pressed on the sole shows whether your foot can feel an injury. A failed test means loss of protective sensation, and fixing deformity or a trapped nerve can lower the risk that follows.
Insurance: Please call our office at 908-215-5953 to inquire about your insurance.
Part of a trusted practice
The Institute brings a focused approach to nerve-related problems of the foot, ankle and lower leg — with the same physician, offices, phone number and team as Ozturk Foot & Ankle. For general foot and ankle care, visit ozturkfootankle.com.
Appointments
An evaluation can clarify what’s causing your symptoms and what your options are — starting with non-surgical care whenever that’s appropriate.