Leneva injection for fat pad atrophy at Foot Centers of Maryland

Leneva for Fat Pad Atrophy in Maryland

The plantar fat pads under the heel and ball of the foot act as natural shock absorbers. Fat pad atrophy is the thinning of this protective layer, often from aging or high-impact activity, and it can lead to chronic pain. Leneva is an innovative injectable treatment that restores volume to the fat pad, providing immediate cushioning. The podiatrists at Foot Centers of Maryland offer Leneva to patients in Baltimore, Glen Burnie, Timonium, and Reisterstown, MD.

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Causes of Fat Pad Atrophy

  • Aging: The fat pads naturally thin over time.
  • High-Impact Activities: Running and jumping repeatedly compress the pads.
  • Footwear: High heels and thin-soled shoes increase pressure on the ball of the foot.
  • Repeated Steroid Injections: Multiple injections in the same area can thin the fat pad.
  • Foot Structure: High arches and deformities such as hammertoes shift pressure onto the forefoot.

Symptoms of Fat Pad Atrophy

  • “Walking on a Pebble”: The feeling of walking directly on the bones in the ball of the foot.
  • Burning Pain: Sharp, burning, or aching pain, especially when barefoot or on hard surfaces.
  • Recurring Calluses: Thick, painful calluses that form quickly over unprotected pressure points.
  • Heel Pain: Deep heel pain that is sometimes mistaken for plantar fasciitis.

The Leneva Procedure

The procedure is simple, minimally invasive, and does not require general anesthesia:

  • Injection: Leneva is injected into the thinned area of the fat pad, usually the heel or ball of the foot.
  • How It Works: The matrix provides immediate volume and cushioning while supporting the body’s natural tissue regeneration over time.
  • Benefits: Non-surgical, quick, minimal downtime, and a meaningful increase in cushioning.

Ideal Candidates for Leneva

Leneva is especially helpful for people with chronic pain that has not responded to standard treatments, including:

  • Severe metatarsalgia (ball-of-foot pain)
  • Stubborn heel pain due to fat pad thinning
  • Foot pain related to neuropathy, where pressure protection is critical
  • Older adults who have lost natural cushioning

Leneva can be combined with custom orthotics and supportive footwear for added protection.

Leneva FAQs

What is Leneva?

Leneva is an injectable matrix used to restore lost cushioning in the fat pads of the heel and ball of the foot.

What is fat pad atrophy?

Fat pad atrophy is thinning of the natural cushioning under the heel or ball of the foot, which leaves bones and nerves less protected and causes pain.

Is the Leneva procedure painful?

The area is numbed before the injection, and most patients experience only mild, temporary discomfort.

How quickly does Leneva work?

Leneva provides immediate cushioning, and it continues to support natural tissue regeneration over time.

Is there downtime after Leneva?

Downtime is minimal. Most patients return to normal activities quickly, following any short-term instructions from their podiatrist.

Who is a good candidate for Leneva?

People with chronic ball-of-foot pain, heel pain from fat pad thinning, or neuropathy-related pressure pain that has not improved with standard care.

Can Leneva replace orthotics?

Leneva and orthotics work well together. Your podiatrist may recommend both for the best protection and comfort.

Restore Your Natural Cushioning with Leneva

Find out if Leneva can relieve your heel or ball-of-foot pain. Call (410) 844-4700 - Overlea Office, Mercy Office, Reisterstown Office, Glen Burnie Office, or Lutherville Office or request an appointment at our Overlea, Mercy, Glen Burnie, Lutherville, or Reisterstown office.

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