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** [[Improving agent|Improve]] [[foot]] [[Function (biology)|function]] | ** [[Improving agent|Improve]] [[foot]] [[Function (biology)|function]] | ||
* If a portion of the [[Affect|affected]] [[nerve]] is removed during the [[surgery]], [[Permanent makeup|permanent]] [[numbness]] occurs between the [[toes]], but it's not [[painful]] | * If a portion of the [[Affect|affected]] [[nerve]] is removed during the [[surgery]], [[Permanent makeup|permanent]] [[numbness]] occurs between the [[toes]], but it's not [[painful]] | ||
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|+Different surgical options for the treatment of Morton's neuroma | |||
!Surgical procedure | |||
!Details of the procedure | |||
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|Neurectomy | |||
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* Part of the nerve tissue is removed | |||
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|Cryogenic surgery/Cryogenic neuroablation | |||
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* Nerves and the myelin sheath covering them are killed using extremely cold temperatures | |||
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|Decompression surgery | |||
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* Pressure on the nerve is relieved by cutting ligaments and other structures around the nerve | |||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sara Mohsin, M.D.[2]
Overview
Surgery is the last resort in the treatment of morton's neuroma. In some cases, surgery may be needed to remove the thickened tissue/affected nerve in order to help release the pressure on the affected nerve, relieve the pain and improve foot function. Permanent nonpainful numbness occurs after surgery if a portion of the affected nerve is removed.
Surgery
- Surgery is the last resort in the treatment of morton's neuroma
- In some cases, surgery may be needed to remove the thickened tissue/affected nerve in order to help:
- If a portion of the affected nerve is removed during the surgery, permanent numbness occurs between the toes, but it's not painful
| Surgical procedure | Details of the procedure |
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| Neurectomy |
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| Cryogenic surgery/Cryogenic neuroablation |
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| Decompression surgery |
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