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Neurolysis

Neurolysis is a therapeutic procedure often used to treat neuromas. During the procedure, the affected nerve is chemically destroyed. The procedures involves seven weekly injections of ethanol mixed with a local anesthetic. The injections are given into the area of the neuroma.


The ankle bone (talus) and the ends of the two lower leg bones (tibia and fibula) form the ankle joint, which is stabilized and supported by three groups of ligaments. Muscles and tendons move the foot and ankle.