# The Eye Cannot See What the Brain Does Not Know: A Report of Two Cases of Morton’s Neuroma

## TL;DR

Two patients with Morton’s neuroma were successfully treated by plastic surgeons through surgery, showing it is a condition they can effectively manage.

## Contribution

Highlights Morton’s neuroma as a treatable condition within the scope of plastic surgery, despite being primarily associated with orthopedics.

## Key findings

- Two male patients experienced significant symptom improvement after surgical excision of Morton’s neuroma.
- Plastic surgeons can effectively diagnose and treat Morton’s neuroma using a dorsal approach.
- Foot pain cases often seen in plastic surgery are frequently unresolved and require specialized surgical management.

## Abstract

It is rare for patients to present to the plastic surgery department with foot pain. If this occurs, there is a high probability that these are patients who would have visited numerous hospitals without finding a solution to their complaints and have not recovered despite receiving various treatments. In such cases, Morton’s neuroma is a diagnosis that remains unseen by the eyes unless it is kept in mind. Following its correct diagnosis, surgical treatment is definitely within the scope of plastic surgery. In this report, we present two male patients, aged 35 and 40 years, treated in our clinic for chronic pain and burning sensation in the third intermetatarsal space. Both patients underwent surgical excision of the neuroma via a dorsal approach. Postoperatively, both patients reported significant improvement in their symptoms and returned to daily activities without complications. Although foot pain is primarily associated with orthopedics, Morton’s neuroma is an interdigital nerve pathology that requires precise surgical management. We conclude that plastic surgeons should not hesitate to diagnose and treat this condition, as it falls well within their area of expertise.