What are the risks of a Morton’s neuroma corticosteroid injection?
Short answer: Most reactions are temporary, but risks include pain flare, bruising, infection, skin colour change, fat-pad atrophy, soft-tissue injury and incomplete or short-lived relief.
Repeated or poorly positioned steroid may increase local tissue risk. Ultrasound guidance is used to visualise the nerve and surrounding structures, but it cannot remove every complication.
Diabetes, anticoagulants, infection, allergy and previous injections require individual review. A planned follow-up assesses both pain relief and functional improvement rather than judging success immediately.