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Stem cell injections for severe nerve pain of the foot and ankle

March 31, 2026
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If you suffer from severe nerve damage with burning and tingling, contact our office to discuss regenerative treatment options, sensation and occasionally numbness. You may have shooting pain when you walk. At the comprehensive foot and ankle Institute we used stem cells to inject directly into the area of pain. This allows the individual to the heel naturally. We do not use cortisone shots or steroid injections that will mask the pain. There is no benefit of this type of injection.  Many orthopedic surgeons and podiatrist do inject cortisone and steroids into the body. This is very detrimental to the individual. The pain will come back even more. So we use stem cells that will help relieve the pain. There are no side effects. We also used a class for laser therapy as well as acoustic shockwave therapy that also regenerate nerve tissue.

About the Author

Dr. Sutpal Singh, DPM, FACFAS

Board-Certified Foot & Ankle Surgeon

Dr. Sutpal Singh is a third-generation physician and double board-certified foot and ankle surgeon with over 30 years of experience. A UCLA honors graduate in Biochemistry, he completed his medical education at the California College of Podiatric Medicine and surgical residency at VA West LA. Dr. Singh holds advanced fellowship training from the Russian Ilizarov Scientific Centre, Duke University Medical Center, Johns Hopkins University, and Columbia Presbyterian — specializing in complex reconstruction, minimal incision surgery, and peripheral nerve surgery. He is a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (FACFAS) and a certified specialist in Regenerative Podiatric Medicine. At the Comprehensive Foot and Ankle Institute in Hoffman Estates, IL, Dr. Singh offers innovative alternatives to traditional surgery — including stem cell therapy, Class IV laser therapy, and shockwave treatment — with a focus on restoring mobility and quality of life.