When every step becomes unbearable

When Every Step Becomes Unbearable

Read the centre's perspective on why early, specialist Morton's neuroma diagnosis and treatment can make all the difference.

A personal account published by Metro.co.uk describes how Morton's neuroma left a young London woman unable to walk for more than a few minutes at a time, affecting her mental health as profoundly as her physical mobility. Her story — spanning over three years, multiple failed treatments, and eventual surgery — illustrates just how devastating delayed or inadequate care for this condition can be.

Our take: Donna's experience is one we recognise. Having all three main treatments — cryosurgery, radiofrequency nerve release, and open neurectomy — available under one roof means patients can access the right option at the right time, without being passed from pillar to post. However, the reality is that some patients who undergo open surgery end up with complications which are extremely difficult to manage. The story that isn't being told here is of the low but significant percentage of patients who go on to have chronic pain following open surgery for Morton's neuroma. This is why we always recommend cryosurgery and other minimally invasive techniques before considering open surgery, which is an absolutely acceptable procedure, but only as a last resort.

About the author
Mr Ron McCulloch — Consultant Podiatric Surgeon, Centre Director, and specialist in clinical biomechanics, gait analysis and Morton's neuroma.

Source: Metro.co.uk · https://londonpodiatry.com/en/specialities/mortons-neuroma/