Pulsed Radiofrequency Neuromodulation for the Treatment of Saphenous Neuralgia.
10.3340/jkns.2013.54.2.136
- Author:
Bo Ram HAN
1
;
Hyuk Jai CHOI
;
Min Ki KIM
;
Yong Jun CHO
Author Information
1. Department of Neurosurgery, Chuncheon Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University College of Medicine, Chuncheon, Korea. painsurgery@gmail.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Neuromodulation;
Pulsed radiofrequency;
Saphenous neuralgia
- MeSH:
Aged;
Humans;
Male;
Nerve Block;
Neural Conduction;
Neuralgia
- From:Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
2013;54(2):136-138
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
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.
