Morton's neuroma surgery

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janei

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I have a Morton's neuroma, I have searched on here but can't find anyone's impact after surgery. Have had a cortisone injection already which didn't work, next step surgery. Anyone had this? Obvs question but how long before riding? Or straight back to it? Could you drive straight away? Thanks in advance 😀
 
I have Morton’s neuroma in both feet, and had the injections several years ago, but they worked better in one foot than the other, so not much help. I also have arthritic knees (had one replaced), so there are other limitations in how far I can walk/how long I can stand, so I decided not to persue the surgery option. The stretching exercises helped a bit. Sorry, does not really answer your question.
 
I've had Morton's Neuromas removed by surgery in both feet, but it was about 25 years ago now. I did use crutches for a few weeks, then just a bit limpy for another few weeks. I probably had 6 weeks recovery in total before normal driving, riding etc. I do remember it being really bloody sore in the early days, but totally worth it - 25 years later and I've not had sore toes for that whole time. Good luck with your op x
 
I have had the op in both feet, in fact I am just recovering now from the one on my right foot. I don’t ride any more but I run, row and cycle and it does mean a lot of time off from those activities. I trained for it and made sure I was fit and particularly my feet and calf muscles were strong but not tight. It’s not a pleasant op but the pain I had from the Neuroma was terrible. My left foot was operated on in 2019 and still gets ‘achy’ but it’s much better than the neuroma and I had gone back to half marathons before getting the right foot done. The most important thing is to rest and follow rehab instructions. The 2 weeks of no weight bearing or driving (I have 4 days left!) is really challenging but worth it.

Let me know if you have any questions, happy to help!
 
Thanks everyone for the responses. Tamarisk and HeyMich, your feedback is making me rethink going for op, it doesn't hurt all of the time, hurts when competing and some schooling sessions and also limited on footwear choices 🤔. I foolishly thought I might be sore for a couple of weeks but seems it's a lot longer!
 
I think if you don’t need it right now then see how you get on. Mine got to the point where is was impacting everything I did and it then had a growth spurt which made up my mind. I was sub consciously allowing for it which meant I wasnt running correctly which then caused other issues, much the same with horses! I think you’ll know when you need it, it’s not for the faint hearted but well worth if you can put up with the recovery. Good luck in whatever you do and if you do eventually decide to do it then I am happy to share what I have learned on the way!
 
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