title: Management of neuromas of the upper extremity.
abstract: Neuromas primarily arise from iatrogenic injury, trauma, or chronic irritation. Given the disabling symptoms of neuromas, an array of treatment strategies exist, with varied results. Successful treatment relies on accurate identification of the offending nerve, containment of the regenerating fascicles, and cessation of mechanical or other noxious stimuli over the regenerating nerve end. The choice of treatment depends in part on the nerve affected, whether it involves critical or noncritical sensation, and its location.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street Southwest, Rochester, MN 55905, USA.
authors.forename: David M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Brogan
authors.forename: Sanjeev
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Kakar
mesh_terms: D000700:Analgesics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000927:Anticonvulsants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000431:Ethanol / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D015552:Injections, Intralesional; D009437:Neuralgia / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D009463:Neuroma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D019635:Neurosurgical Procedures / Q000379:methods; D010525:Peripheral Nerves / Q000637:transplantation; D010524:Peripheral Nervous System Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D019800:Phenol / Q000008:administration & dosage; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D012597:Sclerosing Solutions / Q000008:administration & dosage; D034941:Upper Extremity / Q000294:innervation* / Q000601:surgery
chemical_list: D000700:Analgesics; D000927:Anticonvulsants; D012597:Sclerosing Solutions; D019800:Phenol; D000431:Ethanol
keywords: Management; Neuroma; Surgery