Question
I have had Morton's Neuroma in my left foot for 20 years. Traditional treatment has been cortisone injections. In the last 1 1/2 years I have had 3 injections. Today I was treated again and he recomended the alcohol injections. I would love to find a podiatrist in my area that does the cryosurgical procedure. I live in Destin, FL.  Can you help me???
Thank you!

Answer
Hi,

I would recommend cryosurgery before alcohol injections.  Alcohol may cause changes to the nerve that make cryosurgery less successful and typically will require more than one treatment.  Sorry I do not know of anyone in your area for cryosurgery.

Sincerely,

Marc Katz, DPM
Tampa, FL
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