General Facts about Morton’s Neuroma Surgery
Morton’s Neuroma is a condition which may cause pain and numbness in the toes and forefoot. According to the study, 80% of enlarged nerve takes place between the third and fourth toes, while 20% is between the second and third toes. This syndrome has seen to occur more in ladies than in men since wearing high heels can possibly be one of the causes of Morton’s Neuroma. Your toes might feel numb for most of the times because of compression or bunching of the nerves between knuckles of the foot, which is sometimes referred to as a neuroma.
In the initial stages, you may be advised to rest the foot or just simply replace the type of shoes that are being worn. Maintaining a regular ice massage may also help to reduce the pain. A dose of local anesthesia also helps to relieve the pain. However, if the above treatments show no results at all, this painful foot problem may be advised to undergo surgery. The operation involves removing the damaged and swollen nerves by an incision of the top of the forefoot between corresponding knuckles. After the surgery, you must wear the postoperative shoes. It is important for the first fifteen days to keep your foot elevated.
Here are the General Recovery Facts about Morton’s Neuroma Surgery.
· Expect for a mild to moderate pain in your foot for a few days.
· You should wear a training type shoe in 2-4 weeks and can walk on the heel.
· The toes will still be puffy for about 3 months and massaging the foot during those months is important for easy recovery.
Listed below are the post-operative courses for Morton’s Neuroma:
Day 1:
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· Your foot should cover in bulky bandage with surgical shoe. Expect that there is blood drainage through the bandage but don’t replace your bandage. You can only remove the surgical shoe when seated or if you are in bed at night.
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· You can begin moving your toes and start walking with your surgical shoe only.
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· Anticipate numbness in foot for 12 to 24 hours
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· Take pain medication
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· Don’t drive unless you are wearing surgical shoe on left foot only and if you are driving an automatic vehicle.
In 10-14 days
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· For removal of stitches and wound review, you can do it in outpatients section.
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· Depending on how comfortable you are but you should start walking in your soft training shoes.
After 8 weeks
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· You can return in your sports and no high heel is allowed to worn for 3 months post surgery.
Your cooperation is important for your speedy recovery.
had surgery October 2010 left foot. still suffering severely. had PT for 3 months fpllowing surgery, steroid injections, and now ultra sound all to break up “scar tissue ” which formed quickly. doctor released me and I am on my own with bad pain and discomfort. getting more injection next week. foot is discolored and swollen still. very tender to touch. have had antibiotics for inflammation? shoes are a definite problem. can only tolerate flip flops. nerve was as large as a pencil (instead of pencil lead, according to surgeon) and had turned and grown laterally. have 2 incisions on top of foot that are healed. what should I do?
I had the Morton’s neuroma surgery on my left foot about 12 years ago. It went great, recovery didn’t take too long, and I haven’t had any more problems with that foot. Recently, the right foot seems to be developing the same problem when I work out. If that turns out to be the problem, I won’t wait as long to get it fixed. Before the surgery, I had to wear very wide shoes, which I promptly got rid of after the surgery, or I had to go barefoot. At that time, I was able to run, but had to run in Nike sandals because they didn’t constrict my toes.
I had a knee replacement in May of 2010 and my first question upon waking was “What did you do to my foot, I can’t feel it & what I do feel hurts!” I have since tried arch supports, steroid injections, taping and now wear nothing but sandals and it STILL hurts 17 months later!
I really don’t want to do the surgery but it is beginning to look like my only choice.
Currently on the 9th day post surgery. Still seems along way from walking, but pain is minimal. Just wanted to share a helpful tool I use to get around… We have an old office chair with caster wheels. Works great to get around the house. I push myself backwords with my good foot. I little hard in the rooms with thicker carpet, but it beats crutches. Good Luck to Everyone!
Currently on the 9th day post surgery. Still seems along way from walking, but pain is minimal. Just wanted to share a helpful tool I use to get around… We have an old office chair with caster wheels. Works great to get around the house. I push myself backwords with my good foot. I little hard in the rooms with thicker carpet, but it beats crutches. Good Luck to Everyone!