Treating Phantom Limb Pain: Cryoablation of The Posterior Tibial Nerve

Authors

Matthew Fiala
Abana Azariah
Jean Woo
Ahmed Kamel Abdel Aal
Alexa Levey

Language

English

Publication Date

9-1-2022

Journal

Radiology Case Reports

DOI

10.1016/j.radcr.2022.05.042

PMID

35801126

PMCID

PMC9253532

PubMedCentral® Posted Date

June 2022

PubMedCentral® Full Text Version

Post-print

Abstract

Phantom limb pain (PLP) is a complex pathophysiologic process involving both the central and peripheral nervous system for which there is no definitive treatment. The number of individuals living with amputated limbs is predicted to increase to 3.5 million by 2050, and up to 80% of these patients will have PLP. In this case report, we will demonstrate successful reduction of PLP in a patient with bilateral phantom toe pain utilizing nerve blockade and subsequent cryoablation of the posterior tibial nerves.

Keywords

Cryoablation, Feet, Phantom pain, Residual limb pain

Published Open-Access

yes

Recommended Citation

Fiala, Matthew; Azariah, Abana; Woo, Jean; et al., "Treating Phantom Limb Pain: Cryoablation of The Posterior Tibial Nerve" (2022). Faculty, Staff and Student Publications. 1034.
https://digitalcommons.library.tmc.edu/uthmed_docs/1034