This article by Sag et al from Duke University is certain to broaden your outlook on the applications of #cryoneurolysis
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What does #cyroneurolysis do?
🎯Axonotmesis or Sunderland Grade 2 injury
👉Major A/E: Neurapaxia (Grade 1) ➡️ allodynia and worsening symptoms (temporary)
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US cannot 👁️ deep margin
Main challenge is lack of consistent #protocols accounting for #nerve size/location and patient factors
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Let’s look at some examples. Starting with pudendal nerves
Nerve #regeneration from Sunderland 2 injury ➡️ benefit in non-pain indications. Check out the article to learn more
👉probe in ischiorectal fat without penetrating nerve itself
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Ganglion impar is visceral counterpart of pudendal nerves
Consider #hydrodissection or #pneumodissection for visceral and dermoprotection
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Indicated in #intractablepain from upper abdominal viscera, typically from #malignancy
👁️ for hypertensive crisis with inadvertent adrenal ablation
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Note the probes above and below the renal artery in this case!
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Nov 4, 2022 · 5:01 AM UTC
Indication includes mild to moderate obesity
🦺 concern: Esophagus
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For more details on these and additional targets, check out the article.
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In summary, there is an expanding range of targets for percutaneous #neurolysis and #neuroregeneration
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