title: True epineural neurolysis in Morton's neuroma: a 5-year follow up.
abstract: Morton's neuroma is a frequent cause of metatarsalgia. Neuroma resection was the usual recommended surgical treatment. Failure rate of neurectomy can be as high as 14% to 21%, and treatment of recurrences is difficult. The authors have treated Morton's neuroma by neurolysis since 1985. They present their results in a group of 40 patients with 5 years follow up. Thirty-seven of 40 patients had an excellent result after neurolysis and 35 patients had normal toe sensitivity at the date of examination. Thirty-nine patients stated they would undergo the operation again if necessary.
authors.forename: P F
authors.initials: PF
authors.lastname: Diebold
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Daum
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Dang-Vu
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Litchinko
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D005528:Foot / Q000294:innervation; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009463:Neuroma / Q000601:surgery*; D010525:Peripheral Nerves / Q000601:surgery*; D010523:Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome