What is nerve decompression (neurolysis) of the foot?

It is surgery that releases a nerve pinched at a tight tunnel, such as the tarsal tunnel, in selected patients. At EDFC Dr. Ashutosh Shah uses it where a treatable compression adds to diabetic foot symptoms of pain and numbness.

Can nerve decompression cure diabetic neuropathy?

No. Decompression treats the compression component of nerve symptoms, not diabetic neuropathy itself. Where a nerve is genuinely trapped, releasing it can ease pain and numbness, but results vary between patients.

Who is suitable for nerve decompression?

Suitable patients have foot pain or numbness together with signs of a specific nerve being compressed. Careful assessment and tests are done first, because not everyone with diabetic neuropathy will benefit.

Is nerve decompression a major operation?

It is a targeted procedure to release the tight tissue over a nerve, usually done under anaesthesia. Recovery includes rehabilitation and follow-up to see how symptoms respond.

Will decompression restore my sensation?

It may ease pain, tingling and some numbness where compression was the cause, but it cannot reverse established diabetic nerve damage. Expected benefit is discussed honestly before surgery.

How much does nerve decompression cost in India?

Cost depends on the nerves involved and the procedure. EDFC explains all charges before proceeding, and will advise if you are unlikely to benefit. Contact the clinic for details.

Nerve Decompression / Neurolysis

Releases pinched nerves in selected patients to ease foot pain and numbness, in India.

Nerve decompression, or neurolysis, for the diabetic foot in India is surgery that releases nerves pinched at tight anatomical tunnels (such as the tarsal tunnel) in selected patients, which, when a treatable compression is added on top of diabetic neuropathy, can relieve pain, tingling and numbness in the foot. At Elegance Diabetic Foot & Ulcer Clinic (EDFC) it is performed by Dr. Ashutosh Shah (M.S., M.Ch., 22+ years) in Surat, Gujarat and Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh.

Why Nerve Decompression Is Considered

Some people with diabetes also have a nerve physically squeezed at a tight tunnel, which adds to their symptoms. Releasing that compression can ease pain and numbness for suitable patients. It is important to understand that decompression treats the compression component, not diabetic neuropathy itself, and results vary between patients.

What Nerve Decompression Involves

Careful assessment, building on your neuropathy assessment, to identify compression.
Tests to check which nerves are involved and where.
Surgically releasing the tight tissue pressing on the nerve.
Relieving pain, tingling or numbness where compression was the cause.
Rehabilitation and follow-up to track the response.

Who May Be Suitable

People with foot pain or numbness plus signs of nerve compression.
Those with symptoms in the pattern of a specific trapped nerve.
Patients carefully selected after assessment.
Anyone seeking options for painful nerve symptoms.

Why Choose EDFC and Dr. Ashutosh Shah

EDFC is India’s first chain of clinics dedicated to diabetic foot care, and nerve surgery here is offered selectively and honestly, only where compression is likely and worth releasing. It sits alongside tendon transfer and foot drop correction expertise.

What to Expect

You receive a frank discussion of likely benefit before deciding. Where compression is genuinely present, decompression can meaningfully ease symptoms, while good sugar control and foot protection remain essential.

Book a Nerve Decompression Consultation

Explore relief for painful foot nerves. Message us on WhatsApp (+91 83205 00350) or book a consultation with Dr. Shah in Surat or Vizianagaram.

This page is educational and does not replace an in-person diagnosis. Nerve decompression is offered selectively and results vary. Please have your symptoms assessed by a qualified specialist.

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