title: A preliminary report in the use of silastic nerve caps in conjunction with neuroma surgery.
abstract: This paper deals with the introduction of the Swanson Silastic nerve cap (Dow Corning) for the treatment of pedal neuromas. The entity of Morton's neuroma is discussed and a complication of surgical excision, that is, a painful amputation neuroma is identified. Included in this article is a historical view of the literature, the histopathology of the nerve tissue, and a discussion of possible etiological factors, including past and present treatment.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005534:Foot Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008684:Metatarsus / Q000294:innervation*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009463:Neuroma / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D059348:Peripheral Nerve Injuries; D010525:Peripheral Nerves / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D012826:Silicone Elastomers; D012983:Soft Tissue Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*
chemical_list: D012826:Silicone Elastomers