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Chemical Neurolysis Improves Neuroma Outcomes: TX Podiatrist

From: Podiatry Management Online

The standard treatment for a neuroma is relatively limited and includes conservative care options such as massage, tape strapping of the foot, functional foot orthotics, changes in shoe type or style, decreased physical activities, and one or more cortisone injections into the involved area. When these conservative measures fail to relieve the patient's symptoms, surgical treatment is often recommended. Complications may include painful or unsightly scar formation, deep painful tissue adhesions, post-operative infection, and chronic swelling. 

Chemical neurolysis, using a dilute solution of ethyl alcohol, offers a non-surgical alternative for treating a foot neuroma. The procedure, also known as alcohol sclerosing, involves a series of three to seven injections given on a weekly basis. It involves no surgery and up to an 89 percent success rate. “Providing chemical neurolysis has improved our patient outcomes and represents a significant recurrent annual cost savings,” said Capt. (Dr.) Christopher Taylor, Chief of Podiatric Medicine Clinic at Wilford Hall.


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