Morton's neuroma, what to do for it. Surgery?
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Morton's neuroma, what to do for it. Surgery?
7 doctors weighed in
Dr. Joe Griffin
Podiatry
In brief:
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Morton's neuroma can be treated conservatively with injections (steroid or dehydrated alcohol), padding, wider shoes, avoid high heels, and possibly orthotics.
Conservative care is very effective in most cases and should be exhausted before opting for surgery. Surgery involves removing the neuroma which will result in numbness where you once had pain.
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Morton's neuroma can be treated conservatively with injections (steroid or dehydrated alcohol), padding, wider shoes, avoid high heels, and possibly orthotics.
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Dr. Jeffrey Kass
Podiatry
In brief:
Injections
Prior to having surgery you may want to try injection therapy.
I have found excellent success with a series of Dehydrated Alcohol injections. Some docs like steroid, but ceratinly it is worth a shot (no pun intended) prior to surgery.
In brief:
Injections
Prior to having surgery you may want to try injection therapy.
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