| The
surgeon has traditionally resected
the neuroma, cutting the nerve back
from the scar. However, this technique
often results in the formation of
a secondary neuroma because the nerve
may regrow back into the scar tissue,
or into an area that receives a lot
of impact.
Our studies have shown that the implantation
of nerve into a quiet area, that is
tension free, and away from denervated
skin (or scar tissue) may alter the
recurrence of the classic neuroma.
The ideal site for implantation of
a nerve is into muscle.
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illustrations describing the treatment
of a painful classic neuroma ( True
neuroma). |
