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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
- Sugery 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