Morton’s neuroma is a benign thickening of an intermetatarsal plantar nerve, most often occurring between the third and fourth toes. It typically causes localized burning, tingling, or sharp pain in the ball of the foot, especially when wearing tight or high-heeled shoes
Cryoneurolysis also called cryogenic neuroablation or cryoablation is a minimally invasive treatment that freezes the affected nerve to interrupt pain signals. Using a small probe (Without an Incision/cut) the nerve is cooled to approximately -88C, which damages the axons but preserves the outer nerve sheath, thus reducing the risk of stump neuroma formation.
The nerve is injured but not destroyed and the body will regenerate a new normal nerve.
Usually, it takes up to 4 weeks for the nerves to regenerate, so relief can be seen within the 3rd-4th week.
Relief varies from patient to patient. Relief can range within a number of months to years.
Cryoneurolysis is less invasive (NO Incision) than Cryosurgery. Also the Iovera system cools down to -88C Compared to -50 to -70 C with Cryosurgery and hence gives a superior result.
Each Cryoneurolysis Procedure Costs $1,500.
Consultation is required prior to procedure which costs $400
No, Insurance does not cover Cryoneurolysis
Ideal candidates are those who:
Contact TampaPainMD today to see if Morton’s Neuroma Cryoneurolysis is right for you.
