Interdigital neuromas: current state of the art--surgical.

Abstract

Several reports demonstrated that the interdigital neuroma is a form of entrapment neuropathy. Nonoperative measures may provide satisfactory results to some patients, but surgical treatment seems to provide more predictable results and lasting pain relief. Neurectomy remains the most commonly used procedure for the treatment of interdigital neuritis through a plantar or a dorsal approach. Outcome results after neurectomy note a failure rate of 2% to 35%.

• Authors: Emmanouil D Stamatis, Christos Karabalis
• Journal: Foot and ankle clinics (Foot Ankle Clin) Vol. 9 Issue 2 Pg. 287-96 (Jun 2004) ISSN: 1083-7515 [Print] United States
• PMID: 15165583 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)

Topics

• Foot Diseases (diagnosis, surgery, therapy)
• Humans
• Neuroma (etiology, surgery)
• Peripheral Nerves (pathology, surgery)