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Neurolysis

Neurolysis is a therapeutic procedure often used to treat neuromas. During the procedure, the affected nerve is chemically destroyed. The procedures involves seven weekly injections of ethanol mixed with a local anesthetic. The injections are given into the area of the neuroma.


Your feet mirror your general health. Conditions such as arthritis, diabetes, nerve and circulatory disorders can show their initial symptoms in the feet - so foot ailments can be your first sign of more serious medical problems.