Morton’s Neuroma
Morton’s neuroma is a cause of a painful forefoot, which is not related to an outward deformity of the foot. It is a swelling of a nerve.
Non-surgical methods such as foot orthoses and/or steroid injections usually but when these fail the only satisfactory curative treatment for this painful condition is excision of the neuroma. This is performed through a small incision on the top of the forefoot.
Problems / Risks associated with Neuroma Excision Surgery
- Infection there is a sudden increase in pain, swelling and temperature 2/100
- Pain in the longterm, may come from neighbouring joints, local nerve issues or the soft tissues 5/100
- Recurrent neuroma rare
- Deep Venous thrombosis (DVT) 1/500
- Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) 1/5000 Surgery may be the trigger
- Swelling for up to 12 months
- Tender thick scar
Post operative instructions
- Dressing left intact for 2 weeks
- Full weight bearing from day 1
- Review at 2 weeks dressing reduction
- Begin physiotherapy
- Driving at 2 weeks
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