Minimally Invasive Morton's Neuroma Surgery: What is it?
In between the metatarsal bones and the toes on the bottom of the foot, a
nerve is pinched. As the nerve gets pinched, the nerve gets swollen, and we
call this a neuroma.
A minimally invasive procedure (a single 2 mm incision) can be performed by
opening up the space where the neuroma is pinched. This allows us to preserve
the nerve, thus preventing the permanent numbness between the toes that is
inevitable when the neuroma is cut.
Neuroma Surgery Recovery - General Facts
- You can expect mild to moderate pain for a few days
- You are allowed to walk on the foot the day after surgery
- You may use crutches or a walker if you need support
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You may drive by about 4 days if it is your left foot, and 7 days if your
right foot
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You can start exercising as soon as you are comfortable but in the surgical
sandal
- You will be able to wear a sneaker-type shoe at about 6 weeks
- The toes will remain puffy and swollen for about 3-6 months
- Full recovery is expected 3-6 months
Neuroma Surgery - Specific Post-Operative Course
Week 0-2
- Foot wrapped in a bulky bandage and surgical shoe
- Ice, elevate, take pain medication as needed
- Bloody drainage through bandage expected
- You may walk on foot if comfortable
Week 2-6
- First follow-up in the office
- Continue walking in surgical shoe
- May drive in surgical shoe
Week 6
- Allowed to walk in sneaker
- Resume activities as tolerated
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Our Location
Ettore Vulcano, MD (Mount Sinai Medical Center)
4302 Alton Road, Suite 220
Miami Beach, FL 33140
Phone:
(305) 674-2090
Orthopedic surgeon serving patients in Miami Beach, Miami, and the
surrounding South Florida communities.
