Question
s/p 3 surgeries - first 5th met head shaving and bursectomy followed by traumatic neuroma no response to etoh ablation and removal of lateral plantar neuroma via plantar approach and 1 yr later removal of other branch entrapped lateral plantar nerve 5 mts out with persistent area size of nickel with point tenderness,tingling, stabbing pain worsened with any activity - any chance cryosurgery may help in this 2 and 1/2 yr nightmare?

Answer
Hi

I would highly consider cryosurgery for your pain.  You may have a stump neuroma and with good technique, the area can be localized and frozen.  It will take someone that has had alot of experience since this is atypical and requires advanced skill.  Check my website for more information.

Sincerely,

Marc Katz, DPM
Tampa, FL
Advanced Podiatry
www.thetampapodiatrist.com
www.tampacryosurgery.com

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