Pulsed Radiofrequency Neuromodulation for the Treatment of Saphenous Neuralgia
Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
;
: 136-138, 2013.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-85115
ABSTRACT
A 65-year-old male presented with pain in his right medial calf. An imaging study revealed no acute lesions, and a diagnosis of saphenous neuralgia was made by a nerve conduction study. He received temporary pain relief with saphenous nerve blocks twice in a one-week interval. Pulsed radiofrequency neuromodulation reduced pain to 10% of the maximal pain intensity. At 6 months after the procedure, the pain intensity was not aggravated even without medication. Pulsed radiofrequency neuromodulation of the saphenous nerve may offer an effective and minimally invasive treatment for patients with saphenous neuralgia who are refractory to conservative management.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Nerve Block
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Neural Conduction
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Neuralgia
Limits:
Aged
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
Year:
2013
Type:
Article
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