Treating phantom limb pain: cryoablation of the posterior tibial nerve

Radiology Case Reports

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Matthew Fiala¹  Abana Azariah¹  Jean Woo¹  Ahmed Kamel Abdel Aal¹  Alexa Levey¹ 

[1] Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

关键词: Phantom pain;    Cryoablation;    Residual limb pain;    Feet;   

DOI  :  10.1016/j.radcr.2022.05.042

学科分类：生物化学工程

来源: University of Washington * Department of Radiology

【 摘 要 】

Phantom limb pain (PLP) is a complex pathophysiologic process involving both the central and peripheral nervous system for which there is no definitive treatment. The number of individuals living with amputated limbs is predicted to increase to 3.5 million by 2050, and up to 80% of these patients will have PLP. In this case report, we will demonstrate successful reduction of PLP in a patient with bilateral phantom toe pain utilizing nerve blockade and subsequent cryoablation of the posterior tibial nerves .

【 授权许可】

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