Forefoot Pain Following Previous Surgical Excision of Morton's Neuroma
This protocol is for patients presenting with forefoot pain after a prior surgical excision of Morton's neuroma — a specific post-operative scenario that calls for a dedicated management approach.
Clinical Scenario
Persistent pain in the foot following Morton's neuroma surgery is a recognised clinical challenge. This situation — forefoot pain in the context of a previous neuroma excision — requires a management strategy specifically directed at the post-surgical setting.
Treatment Approach
Management in this post-excision setting commonly involves a steroid injection-based approach, directed at addressing the source of ongoing pain. The complete decision pathway, selection criteria, and clinical steps are set out in the full structured protocol.
References
DOI: 10.1016/j.jcot.2020.03.024
- Use of steroid injection is the most commonly used modality for dealing with pain following surgical excision.
- The mechanism of action is breakdown of scar tissue and adhesions.
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