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A Modified Technique for Morton’s Neuroma

Decompression with Relocation

^* Atlanta Leg Lengthening and Deformity Correction Center, Foot and Leg Centers of Georgia, Macon, GA.

Corresponding author: George R. Vito, DPM, Atlanta Leg Lengthening and Deformity Correction Center, Foot and Leg Centers of Georgia, 3556 Riverside Dr, Macon, GA 31210.

Abstract

Interdigital nerve decompression with relocation was performed on 82 feet in 78 patients. The primary indication for surgery was chronic neuritic symptoms that did not resolve with conservative treatment. All but four patients (95%) achieved complete resolution of preoperative symptoms within an average of 7 days following surgery, with full sensation restored at an average of 5 weeks. All of the patients could tolerate a shoe with a wide toe box within 8 days postoperatively. Interdigital nerve decompression with relocation provides for rapid resolution of neuritic symptoms and early return to normal activities. It is also a relatively easy surgical technique. As such, nerve decompression with relocation should be the procedure of choice for the treatment of Morton’s neuroma or interdigital nerve compression syndrome. (J Am Podiatr Med Assoc 93(3): 190-194, 2003)

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