[Surgical treatment of Morton's neuroma: our experience and literature review].
OBJECTIVE
Morton's neuroma is a common foot problem associated with pain.


METHODS
In 52 patients intermetatarsal spaces were operated on for Morton's neuralgia Gautier surgical treatment. The procedure included dorsal incision, division of the deep intermetatarsal ligament, and resection of the common digital nerve including the neuroma. Results. The outcome of the operation was excellent in 47 patients.


CONCLUSIONS
The results show the efficacy of the surgical treatment of Morton's neuralgia with a dorsal incision, over a long follow-up period.
Monacelli
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NEUROMED (IRCCS) Pozzilli, Isernia, Italia. giampaolo.monacelli@uniroma1.it
Cascioli
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Prezzemolo
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Spagnoli
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Irace
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D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005534:Foot Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009463:Neuroma / Q000601:surgery*