Morton's neuroma surgery

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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:
  • Release the pressure on the affected nerve by widening the space through which the affected nerve travels
  • Relieve the pain
  • Improve foot function
• If a portion of the affected nerve is removed during the surgery, permanent numbness occurs between the toes, but it's not painful

Different surgical options for the treatment of Morton's neuroma

{{fontcolor|#FFF|Surgical procedure	{{fontcolor|#FFF|Details of the procedure
Neurectomy	Part of the nerve tissue is removed
Cryogenic surgery/Cryogenic neuroablation	Nerves and the myelin sheath covering them are killed using extremely cold temperatures
Decompression surgery	Pressure on the nerve is relieved by cutting ligaments and other structures around the nerve

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