Removal of Morton's Neuroma – Removal of interdigital neuroma
Description removal Morton's Neuroma
Morton's neuroma – inflammation of a nerve in the toes. Surgery involves removing the area of inflammation and nerve.
Reasons for removal of Morton's Neuroma
Neuroma Morton can cause pain and tingling. Morton's Neuroma removal is performed to relieve these symptoms. After removal of the majority of patients get rid of pains.
Possible complications removal Morton's Neuroma
If you plan to Mohs micrographic surgery, you need to know about possible complications, which may include:
- Recurrence of pain;
- Numbness adjacent fingers;
- Bleeding;
- Infection;
- Poor wound healing.
Some factors, that may increase the risk of complications include:
- Smoking;
- Poor diet;
- Prolonged illness;
- The use of some drugs;
- Diabetes;
- Blood clotting.
How is the removal of Morton's Neuroma?
Preparation for the procedure
Your doctor may do the following::
- Examine the history of the disease;
- Conduct a medical examination;
- Run X-ray the operated leg.
Anesthesia
It will be used by local or general anesthesia. Local anesthesia numb the area operation. When using general anesthesia you sleep.
Procedure removal Morton's Neuroma
On the upper part of the foot is made small incision. It runs between two fingers, who are affected by neuromas. Area of inflammation and nerves are separated from other tissues and removed. Section zashivaetsya, on foot in the area of operations bandage.
After removal of Morton's Neuroma
The removed tissue will be examined in the laboratory. The obtained results may take several days.
How long will the removal of Morton's Neuroma?
Typically, less than an hour.
Removal of Morton's Neuroma – Will it hurt?
Anesthesia prevents pain during the procedure. There may be pain during recovery. In this case, the doctor will give you pain medicine.
The average hospital stay
If you did not have complications, you can leave the hospital after surgery.
Care after removal Morton's Neuroma
After returning home, follow these steps:, to ensure the normal recovery:
- Keep the area clean and dry operation;
- Ask the doctor, when it is safe to shower, bathe, or to expose the surgical site to water;
- You can use a bandage and ice, to prevent swelling;
- If you are sitting or lying down, Keep your legs elevated;
- We need to take antibiotics, to prevent infection, if it is recommended by doctors;
- Take pain medicine prescribed by a doctor.
Stitches, usually, removed through 7-10 days after surgery. You can gradually return to normal activities within 3-6 weeks. A small area, where the nerve was removed, probably, It becomes insensitive.
Contact your doctor after removal Morton's Neuroma
After discharge from the hospital need to see a doctor, If the following symptoms:
- Signs of infection, including fever and chills;
- Redness, edema, strong pain, bleeding or discharge from the incision;
- Pain, which does not pass after taking pain medication appointed;
- Recurrence of symptoms, or new, unexplained symptoms;
- Cough, breathlessness, chest pain, or severe nausea or vomiting.
