Jeffrey A. Oster, DPM

Adult Reconstructive Foot And Ankle Surgery

Diplomate Of The American Board Of Podiatric Surgery
Fellow Of The American College Of Foot And Ankle Surgeons

Newark office - 1179 Cherry Valley Road, Newark, Ohio (740-344-2984)
Chillicothe office - 4457 State Route 159, Chillicothe, Ohio  45601 (740-775-7771)

Endoscopic Morton's Neuroma Surgery (EDIN)

Endoscopic decompression of intermetatarsal neuroma (EDIN) procedure was developed in the early 90's and has been used successfully for a number of years.  The advantage of The EDIN procedure is that it is a 'Band-Aid' surgery.  Patient's spend on two days in bandages and are back in loose fitting shoes in less than a week.

The EDIN procedure is unique in that it is a nerve sparing surgery.  The focus of The EDIN procedure is to release the intermetatarsal nerve, preserving sensation in the forefoot.  This differs from a traditional Morton's neuroma surgery in which the nerve is removed.

The EDIN procedure is performed on an out-patient basis at a surgical center or hospital.  Local anesthesia with sedation is typically used.  The procedure take approximately 20 minutes to perform. 

The following are images of an EDIN surgery;