Hello Art,

Welcome aboard!

I had nerve decompression surgery in my ankle and also had a neuroma repaired there. It's a long story...

The upside is you will heal. It takes time and regular physical therapy but nerve function does improve and muscles will eventually build back up. It is a gradual process bringing strength back to those tiny intrinsic muscles of the hand or foot. You may even have a bit of continued atrophy post-op as swelling is resolving and such. Just keep at it. The large muscle that abducts the big toe had atrophied down to almost nothing on me and though still not as big as the other foot, it is substantially improved and functioning fine.

I hope you heal quickly. Please come let us know how you're doing and take care.

Sending hugs,