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Revision Intermetatarsal Neurectomy

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Interdigital neuromas are a common cause of forefoot pain. Recurrent or persistent symptoms are common after primary excision and may lead to significant impairment. Failure of initial excision may result from incorrect diagnosis, inadequate excision, or formation of a stump neuroma. History and physical examination are the mainstays of diagnosis. While conservative treatment usually is warranted, there is a high failure rate. Results of revision intermetatarsal neurectomy are satisfactory, but managing patient (and surgeon) expectations is essential.

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  1. University of Tennessee-Campbell Clinic, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Biomedical Engineering, Memphis, TN, USA

    David R. Richardson

  2. Orthopaedic Specialists of Palm Harbor, Palm Harbor, FL, USA

    Brandon A. Taylor

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  1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA

    Mark J. Berkowitz

  2. Florida Orthopaedic Institute, Temple Terrace, FL, USA

    Michael P. Clare

  3. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Oakland University William Beaumont, Royal Oak, MI, USA

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  4. Medstar Union Memorial Hospital, Baltimore, MD, USA

    Lew C. Schon

  5. Florida Orthopedic Institute, Temple Terrace, FL, USA

    Roy W. Sanders

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Richardson, D.R., Taylor, B.A. (2020). Revision Intermetatarsal Neurectomy. In: Berkowitz, M., Clare, M., Fortin, P., Schon, L., Sanders, R. (eds) Revision Surgery of the Foot and Ankle. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-29969-9_3

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