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Pulsed radiofrequency under ultrasound guidance for persistent stump-neuroma pain
Carlos E Restrepo-Garces1, Anton Marinov, Paul McHardy
1Department of Anesthesia, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. carlos.restrepo@sunnybrook.ca
Abstract:
Limb amputation is a leading cause of pain and disability. Limb amputation can be associated with a myriad of symptoms, including phantom limb sensation, phantom limb pain, and stump pain. Treatment of phantom limb pain and stump pain, remains difficult, therefore optimal management must include a multidisciplinary approach. This case report describes the use of ultrasound for diagnosis and successful management, of persistent stump-neuroma pain, using pulsed radiofrequency ablation.
