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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Pain Management

Background:

  • Spasticity management is crucial for functional recovery after neurological injury.
  • Phenol neurolysis is a recognized interventional technique for reducing spasticity.
  • Understanding current practice patterns is essential for optimizing treatment protocols.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To delineate the contemporary practice patterns of phenol neurolysis for spasticity management.
  • To identify common patient demographics, neurological conditions, and treatment approaches.
  • To evaluate the efficacy and safety of phenol neurolysis in a clinical setting.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 293 phenol neurolysis procedures in 185 patients with spasticity.
  • Data collection included patient demographics, diagnoses, concomitant treatments, and procedural details.
  • Analysis of injection guidance, targeted nerves, and reported outcomes.

Main Results:

  • The cohort comprised predominantly males (71.9%) with stroke, traumatic brain injury, or spinal cord injury.
  • Most patients (77.5%) received concurrent pharmacological spasticity treatments.
  • Electrical stimulation and ultrasound guidance were common (69.3%), with significant subjective benefit reported in 84.5% of assessments.
  • Commonly injected nerves included the obturator and hamstring/adductor magnus branches.
  • Adverse events were infrequent, including pain (4.0%) and swelling (2.7%).

Conclusions:

  • Phenol neurolysis is a versatile treatment for spasticity, targeting various peripheral nerves to achieve functional goals like contracture prevention and gait improvement.
  • Further research is warranted to explore its cost-effectiveness and compare its outcomes with alternative spasticity treatments.
  • Current practice demonstrates its utility in managing diverse spasticity patterns across different patient populations.