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i am getting neuroma surgery may 20th , do not know what to expect, only thing doctor warned me that i will have total numbness in between toes, and wont be able to drive for awhile. i have no idea if he is going in through the top of my foot or bottom, picked up orthodics today. i will know more when i go to pre-op. i was just wondering if anyone had this surgery, will i be on crutches and for how long?
Dear Kathy,
Neuroma surgery is actually straight forward. The procedure is typically performed using an incision on the top of the foot(however, it can be done on the bottom of the foot as well) The incision starts between the two affected toes and is carried away from the toes. The length of the incision(cut) may vary depending on the surgeon. Following the surgical procedure crutches is usually not necessary. However if the incision is located on the bottom of the foot, then one may choose to keep the patient off the affected foot.
I would recommend that you talk to your surgeon and ask him for the specifics on your case.
Good-luck and thank-you for contacting foot.com,
SBarlizo,DPM
foot.com expert
Neuroma surgery is actually straight forward. The procedure is typically performed using an incision on the top of the foot(however, it can be done on the bottom of the foot as well) The incision starts between the two affected toes and is carried away from the toes. The length of the incision(cut) may vary depending on the surgeon. Following the surgical procedure crutches is usually not necessary. However if the incision is located on the bottom of the foot, then one may choose to keep the patient off the affected foot.
I would recommend that you talk to your surgeon and ask him for the specifics on your case.
Good-luck and thank-you for contacting foot.com,
SBarlizo,DPM
foot.com expert
I'm a 46 year old RN in an OR. I was diagnosed with a Morton's Neuroma almost a year ago. I was walking 4 miles (for exercise) in a pair of Nike cross trainers and the Podiatrist told me to get rid of them and get some wide shoes. I did this but the symptoms didn't get better. I have had 2 steroid injections and, after the last one (a month ago) the pain has gotten worse. Now I am aware of it all the time and it even burns in the AM when I first walk on it. I can palpate it, so I know it's gotten bigger. I have been researching the treatment options and am almost convinced that surgery is the best one. I work with several podiatrists in the OR and they seem to think that a stump neuroma is a VERY small possibility. I would hate to have surgery for nothing. Is it realistic to expect to have my pain gone or is this something I will have to learn to live with, like my bad back.
Sylvia (missing my walks and getting fat again!
)
Sylvia (missing my walks and getting fat again!
)
Dear Sylsou
Prior to surgery, an alternative could be an orthotic with a morton's neuroma modification. If you would like, ask you podiatrist to make a removable insert with a similar modification prior to actually making the investment of purchasing the orthotic. Also, you may want to check out a shoe that has a "rockerbottom sole", go to the foot.com website and click onto store locator. Go to the store listed closest to you in order to find the proper shoe and be fitted by professionals with experience.
Stump neuromas usually result if the nerve is not cut all the way back as proximally as possible and if the end of the nerve is not be buried either into bone or muscle.
Good-luck and thank-you for contacting foot.com,
Sbarlizo, DPM, C Ped
foot.com expert
Prior to surgery, an alternative could be an orthotic with a morton's neuroma modification. If you would like, ask you podiatrist to make a removable insert with a similar modification prior to actually making the investment of purchasing the orthotic. Also, you may want to check out a shoe that has a "rockerbottom sole", go to the foot.com website and click onto store locator. Go to the store listed closest to you in order to find the proper shoe and be fitted by professionals with experience.
Stump neuromas usually result if the nerve is not cut all the way back as proximally as possible and if the end of the nerve is not be buried either into bone or muscle.
Good-luck and thank-you for contacting foot.com,
Sbarlizo, DPM, C Ped
foot.com expert
QUOTE(sylsou @ Apr 14 2006, 08:56 AM) 
I'm a 46 year old RN in an OR. I was diagnosed with a Morton's Neuroma almost a year ago. I was walking 4 miles (for exercise) in a pair of Nike cross trainers and the Podiatrist told me to get rid of them and get some wide shoes. I did this but the symptoms didn't get better. I have had 2 steroid injections and, after the last one (a month ago) the pain has gotten worse. Now I am aware of it all the time and it even burns in the AM when I first walk on it. I can palpate it, so I know it's gotten bigger. I have been researching the treatment options and am almost convinced that surgery is the best one. I work with several podiatrists in the OR and they seem to think that a stump neuroma is a VERY small possibility. I would hate to have surgery for nothing. Is it realistic to expect to have my pain gone or is this something I will have to learn to live with, like my bad back.
Sylvia (missing my walks and getting fat again!
)Sylvia, I just read the letter that you posted back in April, how is your Morton's Neuroma doing? What type of treatment did you end up having and has it worked? I have been diagnosed with the same...in both feet. The pain is unbearable at times. I come home from work and use ice, heat or a foot massager to relieve some of the pain. I to am missing my 4 mile a day walks and have gained weight because of it.
A reply would be greatly appreciated.
Carmen
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