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Painful neuromas.

Kanishka Rajput¹, Sapna Reddy, Hariharan Shankar

¹Department of Anesthesiology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, USA.

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Painful neuromas, a consequence of nerve injury, cause significant suffering. Ultrasound imaging offers cost-effective diagnosis and localization, guiding various treatment options for effective pain management.

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Area of Science:

Pain Medicine
Neurology
Medical Imaging

Background:

Neuromas arise from peripheral nerve injury as part of the healing process.
Painful neuromas can lead to severe pain, disability, and reduced quality of life.

Purpose of the Study:

To conduct a topical review of existing literature on painful neuromas.
To summarize current understanding of pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment.

Main Methods:

Comprehensive MEDLINE search using keywords: neuroma, pain, diagnosis, treatment.
Exclusion of acoustic and intraabdominal neuromas.
Review of reference lists from identified articles.

Main Results:

Ultrasound imaging provides accurate, cost-effective diagnosis and localization of painful neuromas.
Multiple management strategies exist, including pharmacotherapy, injections, and ablative techniques.

Conclusions:

Painful neuromas are a significant clinical challenge requiring effective diagnostic and therapeutic approaches.
Ultrasound-guided interventions enhance the precision and success of neuromas treatment.
This review synthesizes evidence for current management options, emphasizing percutaneous interventions.