Treatment of the Traumatic Neuroma

Roh,  Youn Tae; Park,  Il Jung

doi:2014.19.4.209

Arch Hand Microsurg > Volume 19(4); 2014 > Article

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Journal of the Korean Society for Surgery of the Hand 2014;19(4):209-220.
Published online December 30, 2014.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.12790/jkssh.2014.19.4.209

Treatment of the Traumatic Neuroma

Youn Tae Roh, Il Jung Park

¹Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Uijeongbu Paik Hospital, Uijeongbu, Korea.
²Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Bucheon St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Bucheon, Korea. jikocmc@naver.com

Received: 2 December 2014 • Accepted: 14 December 2014

Abstract

Formation of the traumatic neuroma results from abnormal nerve regeneration following a peripheral nerve injury. Numerous treatment options have been described. However, there is no one way that is completely effective in the management of these peripheral neuromas. Prevention is best. It is important to maximize nonsurgical management, including pain management and physiotherapy. At the time of surgery, definitive neuroma resection and tension-free repair or coverage will provide the least amount of subsequent nerve irritation.