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Neural blockade for neuropathic pain.

S E Abram1

  • 1Department of Anesthesiology, University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Albuquerque 87131-5216, USA. sabram@salud.unm.edu

The Clinical Journal of Pain
|June 28, 2000
PubMed
Summary

Nerve blocks offer diagnostic insights and temporary relief for peripheral neuropathy. While not always a primary treatment, certain nerve block types can provide lasting pain management for specific conditions like radiculopathy and cancer-related mononeuropathy.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Pain Management
  • Interventional Procedures

Background:

  • Peripheral neuropathy management often overlooks nerve block techniques.
  • Existing literature on nerve blocks for peripheral neuropathies is reviewed.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the literature on the efficacy of nerve blocks in managing peripheral neuropathy.
  • To assess the role of various nerve block modalities in treating neuropathic pain.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive MEDLINE literature review was conducted.
  • Studies examined local anesthetic, sympathetic, perineural steroid, and neurolytic nerve blocks.
  • Focus on mononeuropathies and radiculopathy treatment.

Main Results:

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  • Local anesthetic and sympathetic blocks offer diagnostic value and temporary symptom relief.
  • Perineural steroids provide long-term relief for a subset of patients with radiculopathy and peripheral neuropathy.
  • Neurolytic blocks show efficacy in specific cases, particularly for cancer pain, despite risks.

Conclusions:

  • Nerve blocks are underutilized in standard peripheral neuropathy treatment protocols.
  • These interventional procedures can be valuable adjuncts in managing peripheral neuropathic pain.