Visually Indistinguishable Intractable Neuroma Management after Below Knee Amputation: A Case Report
10.14193/jkfas.2019.23.4.212
- Author:
Seong Kee SHIN
1
;
Ki Chun KIM
;
Youngju ROH
;
Jongkyu KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul Medical Center, Seoul, Korea. 711000e@naver.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- From:Journal of Korean Foot and Ankle Society
2019;23(4):212-215
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Symptomatic neuromas after amputation can be troublesome to treat and make it difficult to properly fit a brace. Surgical management is required when conservative management such as prosthetic socket modification or local injections fail. However, small cutaneous nerves adhere to adjacent soft tissue and they are difficult to locate. The authors suggest that ultrasonography guided tattoo localization using a charcoal suspension is useful to find a visually indistinguishable neuroma.
