open dataset · last reviewed 2026-06-24

Morton's neuroma excision recovery data

Every measured number behind the Morton's neuroma surgery recovery timeline, with the study each one came from. foot · confidence medium · 4 interpolated points not listed. Part of the recovery data index. Quote it, chart it, cite it — a link back is all we ask.

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Measured pain by week

Measured pain by week after Morton's neuroma excision
WeekTypical painBandScaleSource
07 /105.3–8.5our estimate — the paper prints no range — The low and high edges come from two different studies of different patients — one all-dorsal-approach cohort and one plantar-approach cohort — not the spread of outcomes within Karakaplan's own 41 patients.0–10 as publishedstudy
521 /100.4–1.4our estimate — the paper prints no range — This paper has a genuine second surgical-approach group (plantar) that isn't used here. The low edge instead comes from a different plantar-approach study, and the high edge from a different dorsal-approach study (Karakaplan) — not the range within this paper's own patients.0–10 as publishedstudy

Documented milestones

Documented milestones after Morton's neuroma excision
WeekMilestoneReported rangeSource
0Weight-bearing in a post-op shoeFrom the day of surgery in a stiff-soled post-op shoe with crutches for a dorsal incision; a plantar incision needs longer before full weight goes through itstudy
2Stitches out, wound can get wetAbout 2 weeks; the wound is kept dry until the sutures come outstudy
4Return to drivingAbout 4 weeks in the UK, once an emergency stop is possible; a left foot or an automatic can be soonerstudy
5Back into an everyday shoeAbout 4 to 6 weeks for a trainer or loose lace-up shoe; narrow or fashion shoes take monthsstudy
12Return to sport and impact activityAround 3 months; impact sport is usually held until about 12 weeksstudy
26Swelling settles and full recoveryForefoot swelling commonly lasts about 3 months; full settling of pain and swelling can take up to a yearstudy

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Steady. Morton's neuroma excision recovery data: 2 measured pain points and 6 milestones, from 5 cited sources. Last reviewed 2026-06-24. https://growsteady.me/recovery-data/morton-neuroma-excision

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    Pain band after Morton's neuroma excision, from
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