Morton’s Neuroma excision
Morton’s neuroma is a name given to a neuroma (thickening of a nerve) that occurs commonly between the 3rd and 4th toes. Neuromas in the foot can cause nerve pain, often described by patients as a burning or electric type of pain. Symptoms can range from feeling like you are walking on a ball-like lump in the foot, an audible click in the foot to tingling sensations or burning pain radiating between the toes.
First line treatment for Morton’s neuroma usually involves an ultrasound guided steroid injection to decrease localised inflammation around the thickened nerve which can contribute to a significant portion of the symptoms from this condition. In cases where the injection does not relieve symptoms sufficiently or in cases of recurrence, surgery may be indicated.
Surgery involves excising the thickened section of the nerve that is the cause of pain in this condition, and ensuring the remaining cut ends of the nerve are buried away from superficial or weightbearing areas to minimise the risk of recurrence causing symptoms. Your surgeon will discuss the expected outcomes, risks and benefits of this procedure after your consultation if surgery is indicated in your case.
