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What Is a Neuroma Translocation?

A neuroma is a tumor that is mostly made up of nerve cells and fibers, or one that grows from a nerve. In some cases, treatment of neuromas can include translocation, which is a surgical procedure involving the nerve.

  1. Morton's Neuroma

    • Morton's neuroma usually affects the area between the third and fourth toes on the ball of the foot and can be very painful. The tissue around one of the nerves that leads to the toes become thickened and can cause a burning pain in the toes and ball of the foot.

      Amputation neuromas occur in the stump of an amputated limb or digit and can be very painful.

    Bowler's Thumb

    • "Bowler's thumb" is a neuroma that involves the ulnar digital nerve in the thumb. This condition can be so severe that it may stop a bowler from participating in the sport. It mostly affects bowlers who keep their thumb in the thumb-hole for as long as possible before releasing it for the purpose of putting a spin on the ball. Over time, this causes the formation of scar tissue around the nerve.

    Translocation Surgery

    • Translocation surgery involves moving a nerve to another location so that it is in a place that does not receive painful stimuli that have been previously irritating the nerve. For example, in the case of bowler's thumb, one of the treatment options is surgery involving simple translocation of the ulnar digital nerve of the thumb to another area where it does not get irritated by the bowling action.

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