Treating Phantom Limb Pain: Cryoablation of the Posterior Tibial Nerve

Authors

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

Publication Date

9-1-2022

Journal

Radiology Case Reports

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

Phantom pain, Cryoablation, Residual limb pain, Feet

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PMID: 35801126