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What is Morton’s neuroma surgery? For patients suffering from Morton’s neuroma, Morton’s neuroma surgery is a procedure carried out to remove the part of the damaged nerve or to take the pressure off the nerve by creating the space surrounding it.
There are two types of Morton’s neuroma Surgery: Decompression Surgery or Neurectomy Surgery. Both are usually not recommended due to high risk and high complication rate. We generally recommend Ultrasound guided Ablations instead of surgery.
25 Μαρ 2023 · In some cases, surgeons can relieve the pressure on the nerve by cutting nearby structures, such as the ligament that binds together some of the bones in the front of the foot. Removal of the nerve. Surgical removal of the growth may be necessary if other treatments fail to provide pain relief.
What does the operation involve? A cut is made on top of the foot between the metatarsal bones. The nerve is identified and a short section is removed. The swollen nerve is removed. The skin is stitched up and the foot dressed with a firm bandage. Can it be done as a day case operation?
30 Μαΐ 2023 · Surgical procedures for treating Morton neuroma have historically been aimed either at directly dealing with the pathologic nerve or at altering the local biomechanical environment in which...
13 Σεπ 2023 · Minimally invasive surgery for Morton's neuroma to save the nerve. Nerve compression is caused by mechanical pressure on the plantar nerve of the foot. The irritation of the nerve causes the connective tissue surrounding the foot nerve to swell, scar tissue develops and fluid build.
It is critical that Morton’s neuroma surgery be performed by surgeons who have considerable expertise and experience in this surgery because in some cases, Morton’s neuroma neurectomy surgery can result in increased foot pain or even the return of the neuroma.
