| WHAT IS A MORTON'S NEUROMA |
A Morton's neuroma is a soft tissue
swelling affecting the small nerves between the toes. Most commonly
it affects the 2nd and 3rd and 3rd and 4th toes. |
| AIMS OF SURGERY |
Reduce pain in the foot and allow
a return to normal footwear and activities. |
| ANAESTHETIC |
Local anaesthetic: Local anaesthetic
with sedation. General Anaesthetic |
OVERVIEW |
| Operation time |
10-30mins |
| Incision placement |
On the top of the foot between the
affected toes |
| Stitches |
We use dissolvable stitches where
possible. |
| When do I go home? |
You are usually able to go home
the same day. You must have a responsible adult to stay with
you. |
| Time off work |
This will vary according to the
type of work you do but typically less than 4 weeks. |
| INDICATIONS FOR SURGERY |
Pain and limitation of daily activities. |
| ALTERNATIVE TREATMENTS |
Modification of activity and
footwear possibly with a foot support.
Painkillers
Cortisone injections |
| GENERAL RISKS OF SURGERY |
- Infection (minor&serious)
- Scar problems
- Postoperative pain
- Loss of sensation
- Postoperative swelling
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- Failure of the operation
- Medication side-effects
- Blood clots
- Chronic pain / swelling
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| SPECIFIC RISKS RELATED TO THIS OPERATION |
- Stump neuroma
- Loss of normal sensation
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- Pain under the ball of the foot.
- Swelling
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| RECOVERY TIME |
Most patients can return to normal
footwear (eg training or lace up shoes) and driving 2 weeks
following surgery so long as there have been no post operative
complications |
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