The Lister Hospital
Chelsea Bridge Road, SW1W 8RH London
Morton's neuroma surgery
NEURECTOMY
A relatively simple surgical procedure to release a damaged nerve that lies between the toes
About Morton's neuroma
Morton’s neuroma is a foot condition affecting one of the nerves between the toes.
Continued pressure on the nerve can make it become inflamed and enlarged, causing pain and numbness. In cases where it doesn’t settle, surgery is recommended.
Need to know
A small cut is made on the top or bottom of your foot so your surgeon can access the affected nerve. They will then either increase the space around the nerve by removing some of the surrounding tissue or removing part of the nerve. In the latter, the area between your toes will be permanently numb.
The surgery can be carried out using a general anaesthetic so you will be asleep, or local anaesthetic, where you will be awake but with your toe area numbed.
Your consultant will tell you how best to prepare for your surgery. If you're having general anaesthetic, your consultant will let you know how long you should avoid eating or drinking before your procedure.
This procedure us usually undertaken as a daycase, so are unlikely to stay overnight in hospital. You'll be given painkillers to tackle any pain immediately following the surgery. You can usually walk soon after the operation but it will take several weeks or even months to make a full recovery.
Your consultant will let you know when you can get back to your usual routine, including exercise and work. You'll need to wear a protective slipper until the affected area has healed enough to wear normal shoes.
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Our Morton's neuroma surgery locations
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8A Wellington Place NW8 9LE London
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27 Tooley Street SE1 2PR London
The Princess Grace Hospital
42-52 Nottingham Place W1U 5NY London
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170 Tottenham Court Road W1T 7HA London
The Shard Outpatients
The Shard, 32 St Thomas Street SE1 9BS London
Chelsea Outpatients
280 King's Road SW3 5AW London
The Princess Grace Hospital Outpatients
30 Devonshire Street W1G 6PU London
Elstree Waterfront Outpatients
Beaufort House WD6 3BS Elstree
Golders Green Outpatients
Golders Green Outpatients and Diagnostic Centre NW11 9PY London
The Wellington Hospital Outpatients
15 - 17 Lodge Road NW8 7JA London
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