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A Morton's Neuroma Invading the Proper Digital Nerve

Authors :
Steven R Edwards
Dean J Samaras
Source :
Cureus
Publication Year :
2020
Publisher :
Cureus, 2020.

Abstract

We report a case of a 55-year-old female with extreme right fourth toe pain of unknown origin that was resistant to conservative care. Resection confirmed invasion of the neuroma into the fourth digit with hypertrophy and herniation of the proper digital nerve. The patient experienced an uneventful recovery with some minor neurogenic symptoms experienced at six months postoperatively that resolved with off-loading padding and heat massage. Complete pain relief was reported at her 12-month review. Isolated neuroma within a toe results in digital pain that may respond to excision.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
21688184
Volume :
12
Issue :
6
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Cureus
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....90646c86e84795c4bdfee94a46617376