Chpt 12: Morton's Neuroma

Question 1

most common nerve for neuroma

Answer 1

3rd common digital N. in 3rd interspace

Question 2

Neuroma on medial of hallux

Answer 2

Joplins

Question 3

Neuroma of 1st interspace

Answer 3

Heuters

Question 4

Neuroma of 2nd interspace

Answer 4

Hauser

Question 5

Neuroma of 3rd interspace

Answer 5

Morton

Question 6

Neuroma of 4th interspace

Answer 6

Iselin

Question 7

Advantages of plantar approach for neuroma removal

Answer 7

keeps DTML intact/preserved to reduce risk of floating toe and maintain normal lumbrical function

Question 8

treatment for post op hematoma

Answer 8

1. reduce ambulation/weightbearing with compressive dressing
2. if unsuccessful, aspiration or removal of suture to allow for full drainage

Question 9

why is it important to transect nerve proximal to met heads

Answer 9

nerve transected tries to regenerate and becomes entrapped to met head region

Question 10

Plantar incision placement in relation to the nerve trunk

Answer 10

incision will be lateral to nerve trunk