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Mortons neuroma

What is a Mortons neuroma? | Why does a Mortons neuroma occur? | What symptoms might I have? | What treatments are available? | How likely is surgery to be curative? | Surgical excision of a Mortons neuroma (operative stills) | Revision case (operative stills) | After the operation

 

What treatments are available?
Whether treatment is required, or not, this is determined by how troublesome the Mortons neuroma condition is.

Non Operative Treatment
Orthotic -
The whole front of the foot can be off-loaded by an orthotic insole, worn in the shoe.
Injection - The relevant webspace, which contains the Mortons neuroma can be injected with steroid and local anaesthetic.
 
What if non operative treatment fails?
A Mortons neuroma can be excised surgically as a day case procedure.

How likely is surgery to be curative
85% much improved and 65% entirely pain free.

Can symptoms come back  after complete resolution?
Yes, very rarely the condition can reoccur from residual nerve tissue after initial adequate excision of the Mortons neuroma

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