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Intraoperative cryo nerve block during lower extremity amputation prevents the development of phantom limb pain

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Phantom limb pain is the experience of painful sensations in an amputated limb. It is highly prevalent with unclear etiology. There is no consensus regarding the ideal prevention and treatment of this condition. We report a case of a 58-year-old female who underwent a right below-knee amputation with concomitant application of cryo nerve block to the tibial, deep, and superficial peroneal nerves. The patient denied phantom limb pain at 1 year following surgery. This case highlights the potential benefits of cryo nerve block for postoperative pain reduction and prevention of phantom limb pain.

Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases and Innovative Techniques

DOI: 10.1016/j.jvscit.2025.101877

Authors: Lizabeth A. O’Connor, Curtis C. Quinn, Bryan Houseman

Institution: Elliot Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Pain Management and Treatment

Subfield: Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,250