Morton’s Neuroma

Due to severe chronic and mechanical irritation in the forefoot (splayfoot, tight shoes, injuries to the foot nerves, etc.) between the 2nd and/or 3rd and 4th toe, a reactive painful swelling/growth of the nerve can occur. This is known as Morton’s syndrome, Morton’s neuroma or Morton’s metatarsalgia.

When is surgery needed?

In mild cases, conservative treatment with special insoles and, if necessary, injection treatments can help. In the long term, a painful nerve nodule with numbness can develop; in such cases, a surgical procedure for pain therapy may be indicated.

What happens during surgery?

Surgical treatment consists of the exposure and removal of the plantar nerve or the nerve nodule. Following the operation, a feeling of numbness remains between the toes.

Aftercare

We recommend mobilisation in a surgical shoe with full weight-bearing for up to 4 weeks postoperatively.