NEUROMAS Flashcards
1
Q
main characteristics of neuroma?
A
not benign tumor
3rd common digital nerve
enters the metatarsal capsular tunnel
2
Q
subjective findings of neuroma?
A
diagnosis of exclusion sharp pain pebble on marble tight shoe gear worsens rolled up sock urge to massage foot
*metatarsal stacking
3
Q
imaging?
A
MSK ultrasound
MRI
4
Q
conservative tx?
A
shoe gear modification
CFO w/ metatarsal pad
US guided
corticosteroid
injections
sclerosis injections
radio frequency ablation
5
Q
affect of alcohol on neuroma?
A
neuritis
wallerian degeneration
neuroma formation
scar tissue formation
6
Q
surgical tx?
A
nerve decompression
primary neurectomy
metatarsal osteotomies
