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Neuroma.
Michael W Neumeister1, James N Winters2
1Department of Surgery, Institute for Plastic Surgery, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, 747 North Rutledge, Suite 357, Baylis Building, Springfield, IL 62702, USA.
Clinics in Plastic Surgery
|March 3, 2020
Summary
Neuroma pain results from nerve injury and faulty repair. Understanding nerve anatomy and repair is key to managing neuroma formation and its symptoms.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Neuroma formation arises from nerve injury and subsequent inadequate intrinsic nerve repair.
- The etiology of neuroma pain is complex and multifactorial, involving both local and systemic factors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the pathophysiology of neuroma formation.
- To emphasize the importance of understanding nerve anatomy, injury, and repair in managing neuromas.
Main Methods:
- This review synthesizes current knowledge on neuroma pathophysiology.
- Clinical diagnostic criteria for neuromas are presented.
Main Results:
- Neuroma pain is incompletely understood but multifactorial.
- Clinical diagnosis involves pain, altered sensation, and a positive Tinel sign.
Conclusions:
- A thorough grasp of nerve anatomy and repair is essential for addressing neuroma development and its clinical presentation.
- Further research into the multifactorial causes of neuroma pain is warranted.
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