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I have morton's neuroma. have had cortisone shots, alcohol shots, epac and to no avail. i hear surgery is risky. thx for your advice.
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What is : Risky about it? Have them cut the transverse ligament.....very little risk there..you can leave the neuroma alone ...if that doesn't work then you can remove the neuroma....
Answered 4/24/2016
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