BACKGROUND: @entity2950 is a common cause of inter-metatarsal foot @entity158 . Surgical excision is generally indicated when non-operative measures have been unsuccessful; various surgical techniques have been described in the literature for excision, with no consensus on the overall ideal surgical approach. AIM: To assess @entity1 outcomes and complications following plantar surgical approach to neurectomy in a consecutive series of @entity1 . METHOD: An analysis of consecutive @entity1 undergoing excision of @entity2950 using a plantar approach by a single surgeon over a 12 month period. Pre- and post-operative AOFAS and VAS scores were completed during outpatient visits. RESULTS: 20 @entity1 were included in the study, with pre-operative confirmation of a soft tissue mass on ultrasound scan. All @entity1 demonstrated improvement in their post-operative functional scores; 2 @entity1 (10%) did not have full resolution of their symptoms post-operatively. Mean AOFAS scores improved from 39 to 80 post-operatively and VAS from 40 to 92. No @entity1 had wound complications or @entity158 . CONCLUSION: Neurectomy performed via a plantar approach provides good exposure, adequate soft tissue healing, with rapid resolution of @entity158 and return to normal activities post-operatively.

Plantar approach for XXXX : An effective technique for primary excision.

@entity1 :: ('9606', 'Species') :: ['patients', 'patient'] @entity2950 :: ('MESH:D009463', 'Disease') :: ["Morton's neuroma"] @entity158 :: ('MESH:D010146', 'Disease') :: ['scar pain', 'pain']
@entity2950 :: (MESH:D009463,Disease) :: ['Morton's neuroma']
