Morton's neuroma Surgery (Surgery)

Question 1

What are the post-op course after Morton’s neuroma Surgery?

1? Weight bearing

2? Suture removal

Can progress to athletic type of shoe at 3?

Answer 1

1. immediately after surgery
2. 2 weeks
3. 2 weeks

Question 2

What are the complications for Morton’s neuroma surgery?

1?

2?

3?

4?

Answer 2

1. Hematoma (placing a drain may prevent it)
2. Recurrence (Stump neuroma)
3. RSD (Causalgia)
4. Digital instability as a result of release of the DTML? lubmricals!!

Question 3

Plantar approach

1? remains intact

2? access

Decreased 3?

4? Neuromas

Answer 3

1. DTIL: Deep transverse intermetatarsal ligament
2. Direct
3. likelihood hematoma/dehiscence
4. Recurrent neuromas (good procedure for recurrent neuromas)

Question 4

What is the post-op consideration for plantar approach?

Soft 1?

Protected WB x 2?

Sutures out at 3?

Scar massage

Answer 4

1. dressing
2. 3 weeks (CAM Walker)
3. at 3 week

Question 5

what are the benefits with plantar approach for morton’s neuroma?

1? access

Decreased 2?

Good 3?

Answer 5

1. Direct
2. surgical time
3. scar quality?