Who Gets Neuromas?

Neuromas most frequently affect persons between the ages of 18 and 60 years old [1]. It is rare to find this condition in persons under the age of 18. Although both males and females can be affected, females appear to be at greater risk-one study found 78% of patients presenting with neuroma pain to be female [2]. This may be attributed to the pointed and high-heeled shoes women are sometimes compelled to wear (as discussed in the section "What causes neuromas?"). In addition, neuromas generally affect a single interspace on a single foot.