Morton’s Neuroma Surgery

Turkey offers high-quality treatment services with competent and expert orthopedic specialist in the field of podiatry. Treatments of common foot disorders are carried out with advanced technology in hospitals and clinics with high standards. As Prospero Medical, we brought together a team who are specially trained experts and leading in different foot care operations in Turkey to offer advanced foot care treatments.

Factors such as flat and very hollow feet, shoe narrowness, and the use of high-heeled shoes cause swelling and compression of the nerve located on the sole of the foot and between the toes. This swelling and compression of the nerve is called as Morton’s Neuroma.

Morton’s neuroma surgery is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that takes between 30 minutes and 1 hour to remove or relieve a swollen or compressed nerve. The surgery is generally performed under the spinal anesthesia.

Symptoms of Morton’s Neuroma include pain and a burning sensation when walking and standing, a feeling of walking on balls when walking, a sharp pain between the toes, inflammation, swelling, numbness and tingling. Usually, they are occured because of the high-heeled shoes, flat and very hollow feet, shoe narrowness.
Individuals who have the symptoms above and tried to other treatment method and failed can be deemed for the morton’s neuroma surgery.

It is a minor surgical procedure performed under spinal anesthesia, lasting between 30 minutes and 1 hour, to relieve pain by relieving or removing the compressed and swollen nerve.

After Morton’s neuroma surgery, patients usually stay in the hospital for 1 night. Healing occurs in the wound areas within 10 to 14 days, the stititches will be removed after 2 weeks. During this period, the wound areas should be kept clean and dry.

During the first week, you should avoid putting weight on the operated foot while walking and try to walk on your heel. Crutches can be used to avoid putting weight on the operated foot. It is quite normal to have swelling, bruising and pain during the recovery period. Some mild swellings may last up to 1 year.

During this period, it is also very important to apply ice to the operated foot as explained by the doctor and to keep the foot elevated.

Total healing and returning to daily activities can be seen between 3 and 6 weeks.

Compressed and swollen nerves reduce the quality of life by causing severe pain and difficulty in continuing daily life in individuals. With the treatment of damaged nerves after Morton’s neuroma surgery, individuals can return to their daily activities, walking and sports. This surgery improves individuals’ life quality after the operation.

The heel surgery cost is varying depending on the healthcare provider, surgeon’s experience, the deformities and fractures, the surgery method, location where surgery is performed.

Turkey offers affordable treatments for Morton’s Neuroma Treatments. For learning more about the Morton’s Neuroma Surgery in Turkey, you can request us a free quote.