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Percutaneous needling of Morton s complex: a technical note
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Atilano L
; Martin JI
; Iglesias G
; Andia I
Muscles Ligaments Tendons J
2015[Oct]; 5
(4
): 280-3
PMID26958536
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BACKGROUND: the Morton's complex, i.e. fibrotic mass enfolding the medial plantar
nerve, the bursa and the interdigital transverse ligament in the web space, is a
common cause of pain and functional disability. Conservative and operative
treatments are investigated but currently the best approach to treat the Morton's
complex is unknown. METHODS: we describe a non-invasive, straight forward
intervention consisting on multiple percutaneous punctures, shearing the fibrotic
tissue in lateromedial and anteroposterior directions. The goal is to break up
fibrosis occupying the intermetatarsal space thus releasing the affected nerve
from the adjacent structures, there by stimulating tissue remodelling. RESULTS:
slow tissue remodelling occurs following sequential fibrosis cleavage through
multiple needling. Needling of the intermetatarsal fibrosis is performed every
eight weeks until pain resolution. Echographic changes are associated to pain
reduction as measured by Visual Analogue Score (VAS). CONCLUSION: we present an
original idea that may improve Morton's management. Upcoming prospective clinical
studies have to demonstrate the symptomatic benefits and the usefulness of this
novel echographic intervention.