Percutaneous alcohol injection under sonographic guidance in Morton's neuroma: follow-up in 220 treated lesions.

Purpose: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of percutaneous treatment of Civinini-Morton's syndrome due to solitary Morton's neuroma and analyze the effect of clinico-demographic factors on outcome.

Materials And Methods: Alcohol injection was performed under sonographic guidance in 220 consecutive patients. Pain intensity using a numerical rating scale (NRS), pain features, limitation of everyday activities and comorbidity with other forefoot conditions were evaluated at presentation.

Ultrasound-guided alcohol injection for Morton's neuroma.

Background: Ultrasonography-guided alcohol injection (USGAI) of Morton's neuroma represents an alternative to operative treatment. Nonetheless, the literature only reports few small studies evaluating the effectiveness of the treatment. The aim of the present retrospective study was to assess the effectiveness of USGAI to treat Morton's neuroma in 508 patients at 2 medical centers.

Use of a retrograde nail for ankle arthrodesis in Charcot neuroarthropathy: a limb salvage procedure.

Background: Charcot neuroarthropathy is a serious complication associated with diabetic neuropathy. This complication probably is most serious when the ankle is involved because of the instability and progressive deformity, which often leads to ulceration, osteomyelitis, and amputation. Arthrodesis before the ulcerated lesion appears is considered a limb salvage treatment.