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I have a morton's neuroma and intermetatarsal bursitis. cortisone helped a lot but i still can't run or power walk. should i consider surgery?
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No, not after one : Injection. I find injection therapy works better than 90percent of the time. Do consider orthotics. Cortisone is likely the standard but I use dehydrated alcohol injections more in my own practice.
Answered 11/7/2015
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Yes: Surgery for a neuroma is a consideration if the pain persists despite conservative therapy; Conservative therapy consisting of : appropriate shoes (width,heel height,stiff,cushioning), orthotics or metatarsal/neuroma pads and cortisone injections (preferably ultrasound guided). Transecton of the overlying ligament to give the nerve more room can help or uktimately excising the nerve.
Answered 7/28/2016
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NON-SX MANAGEMENT: Exhaust all non-surgical options first; there are more things that can be done. Then, if it still affects your Activities of Daily Living, consider sx.
Answered 3/30/2017
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