A preliminary report in the use of silastic nerve caps in conjunction with neuroma surgery.

This paper deals with the introduction of the Swanson Silastic nerve cap (Dow Corning) for the treatment of pedal neuromas. The entity of Morton's neuroma is discussed and a complication of surgical excision, that is, a painful amputation neuroma is identified. Included in this article is a historical view of the literature, the histopathology of the nerve tissue, and a discussion of possible etiological factors, including past and present treatment.