Morton’s Neuroma Surgery
Interdigital Neuroma Surgery
Excision of a neuroma is where part of the damaged nerve that is causing pain and irritation is removed. The procedure may be carried out under local anaesthesia, sedation or general anaesthesia as a day case; you will only need to be admitted into hospital for half a day.Your surgeon will make a small incision over the top of the foot above the neuroma. Nerves on either side of the neuroma are carefully cut and the neuroma is removed.What are the alternatives to surgery?
Surgery for Morton’s Neuroma is often a last resort treatment and will be attempted if more conservative measures have failed to resolve the issue.See non-surgical treatments for Morton’s NeuromaMorton’s Neuroma Surgery Recovery
Following the procedure you should rest at home for two weeks. For non manual work you can then return work at two weeks postoperative. At six weeks following the procedure you can return to high impact activities.Morton’s Neuroma: Frequently Asked Questions
Most people get better with wider shoes, anti-inflammatory meds, physio, and injections. Surgery is only if these haven’t worked after 6+ months of trying.
We remove the inflamed nerve tissue through a small cut. This stops the pain, but you’ll have permanent numbness in the space between your toes—most people don’t mind this at all.
Injections work really well for most people and are worth trying first. Surgery is more permanent if injections keep wearing off or you want a definitive fix.
Initial recovery is 2-3 weeks, you’ll be weight-bearing over 3-4 weeks, and back to normal activities by 4-6 weeks.
Driving is safe at 4-6 weeks when you’re comfortable with the pedals. Desk work is fine at 2-4 weeks. Running usually comes at 8-12 weeks.
Yes, the area between your toes will be permanently numb. This is expected and most people adjust fine—it doesn’t affect how your foot works.
About 80-90% of people get excellent pain relief that lasts. Recurrence is rare if the nerve is removed properly, though you might feel different sensations after.
