Let me guess, you just had Neuroma surgery and now you are still in pain. The doctor says you have something called a “stump neuroma.” The Podiatrist probably wants to operate again. Don’t. Stump Neuromas do not exist; there is no evidence of them in the literature. Stump Neuromas are associated with BKA not excising a Morton’s neuroma. First off, there are many treatments for Morton’s Neuromas: cortisone shots, and NSAIDs, those should be exhausted before the operation is undertaken. Those can even be attempted after the operation. The best operation for neuroma surgery, if you are considering having it performed, is to have the ligament over the Neuroma clipped, which causes a decompression of nerve that should provide relief. Do not under any circumstances have the nerve removed as this can lead to many problems. On a side note, the nerve is so small ,in all likelihood, your podiatrist may not even remove the nerve.
But, you are reading this article because your neuroma surgery failed and what you can do now. The reason most neuroma surgeries fail is you probably did not have a neuroma to begin with. Unless the doctor performed an ultrasound or an MRI on your area to confirm you had a neuroma, it most likely did not exist. I am sure the doctor will claim a path report indicating a neuroma, most likely the pathologist just has a rote dictation they provide.
The most common condition that is misdiagnosed as a neuroma is pre-dislocation syndrome of the 2nd toe. If your foot has a bunion and your second toe elevates off the ground a little, this is most likely what you actually had. On the bright side this can be fixed with a simple pad to help bring the toe down. The pad can be purchased here:
If your foot is normal and does not have a bunion or hammer toe on the 2nd digit, then the causes could be many and you need to get a second opinion. You also need to have an MRI performed. Do not have another surgery without confirmation of the diagnosis under any circumstances. There are many possible causes for your pain.
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