Minimally invasive endoscopic decompression of the intermatatarsal nerve for Morton's neuroma.
case_series · Level IV
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Abstract
We presented case reports of endoscopic decompression for a Morton intermetatarsal neuroma. Three patients underwent surgery using an instrument designed to release the transverse carpal ligament for carpal tunnel syndrome. Each patient was 61, 56 and 24 years old. The mean follow up period was 1.5 years. All patients experienced reduced pain postoperatively. The postoperative scar was very small (only 1 cm). There is no loss of sensation, no hematoma and no infection. This procedure is simple, and the postoperative morbidity for the patient is minimal. There is rapid recovery with minimal risk of complications that are associated with open techniques. Therefore endoscopic decompression for Morton neuroma offers many advantages and should be studied in a larger number of patients.
Anatomy
- foot