cryosurgery/Morton\'s neuroma

 

could you let me know where you had the surgery I cant find a place I have the same problem. Thanks

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 my name is Sylvie

Headed to Kansas city this week for 1st cryo surgery.  Will let you know what I think of procedure and Dr.

I live in Western Australia ..not sure where you are..where did you have the cryosurgery as I cant find anyone in WA. Appreciate a reply. Thanks.

I too am suffering with a neuroma - now I get shooting pains even if I am not standing on my foot. Very interested in the cryosurgery - did you have it on the NHS or private - can you post info on your surgeon. Thanks. Also how much did it cost?

Where did you go? My wife has a neuroma and does not want surgery. Alcohol and cortisone were not effective and then she heard about cryo surgery. Problem is that we live in Idaho Falls, Idaho and so far have been unable to find a cryo surgeon in either Idaho or Utah. Thanks for any help

I live in Idaho Falls and have a neuroma. Did you find a doctor in our area. Thanks!

Where did you have it done. The exact name of the place, please.

When exactly (year) did you have this done and how are you doing now? Have you ever been able to go barefoot? Do you still have to wear orthotics??? Are you still glad you did it??

Where did you hve it done? How are you feeling now in May 2014?

did you every have cryosurgery? How was it? Are you better? Where did you have it?

I had Cyrosurgery for a Morton's Neuoma back in the summer of 2005.  I previously had the typical injections for pain and inflammation that podiatists give and used custom orthotic inserts for my shoes for a couple of years.

My Cyro surgery was absolutely the best medical procedure for the relief, success, degree of inconveniece, and cost involved.

The podiatrist numbed the area of my foot where the cyro probe was to be inserted.  The numbing injection involved a simple prick type stick such as one experiences when having blood drawn for lab testing.  After waiting a few minutes for the numbing to take effect, the podiatrist made a small approximately 1/4" incision right over the nerve which was pushing my toes apart.  Then he inserted the cyrogenic probe (chilled to within a range of -30 to -70 deg. Cel.) via the incision until it touched the nerve and would leave it there a certain number of seconds and remove it, wait a short while and reinsert the probe again for a repeated number of seconds.  He did this a number of times.  I can't remember how many times since it was 9 years ago.  A bandaid was placed over the small 1/4 incut cut and it was over!    I did not feel anything and it was fun to watch the whole procedure!  This was done in a special room at the podiatist's office-not in a hospital.  I was out of his office in 20 minutes, using my normal shoe and walking without pain or any other difficulty.  I had a family member with me in case I could not drive, but I could have actually driven my vehicle myself after the cryosurgery.  No pain meds, antibiotics, or any other medication needed post surgery,  No need for a special boot or elevating of the foot after.  All pain, tingling, etc. is gone immediately after the nerve cells are killed by the cryo probe.  My two toes still remain pushed apart from the neroma damage and sort of have a hammer toe appearance but other than that my foot has been fine for 9 years now.

My cryo surgery cost $325 and was covered by private medical insurance.  I'm sure it's costs more now, but if I need such surgery again, I would do it in a heart beat.  My podiatrist at that time was in Baton Rouge, La., but he retired recently.  I think he mentioned to me there were practices in Houston, Tx., Tampa, Fla. and Kansas City, Mo. were cryo surgeory is available.  I would definitely travel to avail myself of such services should I need them again.

James

James - Thank you so much - yours is the first post i saw detailing such a long history. I am now off my feet six weeks, not feeling comfortable wth more Corizone shots. Encoraged to read your Cyro was a success. Folks, any neroma post even a few words - it is priceless to those still suffering who need direction. Alcohol injections seem to be a disaster, i am seeing that cyro looks the most promising, anyone tried or seen any posts regarding Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) where a probe send radiowaves and thereby heats the area and destroys some nerve tissue. Any additional info on any neuroma treatment is needed from those who expereinced it. Thanks. Eli

hi Dlc22ny: What is the ny doctors name and what procedure does he do, did you see him?
Eli

I had cryosurgery done 7 weeks ago. Unfortunately, not covered by insurance but after unsuccessful cortison shots did not want to try alcohol injections and rather not have surgery yet. In the first days after cryosurgery, the bruising hurt so that I was limping but I was able to walk longer distances again after 2 weeks. Running definitely does not work yet. Occasional tingling of the nerve but also still some pain so that I am still not able to wear any normal shoes. Like before the procedure have to wear Teva Sandals, Birkenstock or wide closed shoes with orthotics. According to the doctor it can take 12 weeks to 6 months until everything is healed. I can still feel the swelling between the toes where the procedure was done so I am hoping that once this is gone I can really wear normal shoes again. Can anyone confirm that it is still going to get better?

I had cryosurgery in both feet 6 weeks ago by a doctor in Tampa, FL. The injection to numb the feet for the surgery was blindingly painful. After the surgery, I was able to hobble, but it was uncomfortable. Right now, I am in more pain than before the surgery. In addition to a larger area of pain in the metatarsal, I have shooting electrical type pains that go through the 3 and 4th toes and sometimes I even have shooting electrical shocks that go to my big toes, which I find really strange. The big toes were never part of my original complaint. I walk around in MBT rocker shoes and am able to do my daily tasks but there is a constant tenderness. Sometimes at night, the pain keeps me up. It isn't searing pain. Just dull, constant pain. I don't understand why it is painful. If the nerve was killed, shouldn't it be less painful? Does the pain mean the nerve was not killed and something else is damaged? I can't get answers from my doctor at the moment, although I've left several messages.