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Melissa Schwartz1, Pranamya Suri1, Scott Benkovic1
1Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Johns Hopkins Hospital, 1800 Orleans St, Baltimore, MD, 21287, USA.
Interventional Pain Medicine
|September 6, 2024
Summary
Phantom limb pain and residual limb pain affect most amputees and are difficult to treat. Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) of the sciatic notch may offer a promising intervention for refractory cases.
Area of Science:
- Pain Management
- Neurology
- Interventional Radiology
Background:
- Phantom limb pain and residual limb pain are prevalent and challenging conditions for amputees.
- Current medical treatments often provide inadequate relief for refractory pain.
- The pathophysiology of persistent pain remains incompletely understood, despite ongoing research.
