Cryoneurolysis for the management of pain secondary to obstetrical brachial plexus injury: a case report

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Cryoneurolysis is a technique used by specialist pain doctors to treat pain that stems from overactive or dysfunctional nerves. It works by using cold temperatures to disrupt the target nerve from sending pain signals. This article details a case where this technique was used to treat chronic pain stemming from an injury to nerves in the neck/shoulder that occurred during birth. Treatment proved to be successful, with improvements to the patient's subjective pain levels and daily functioning. This demonstration raises the potential of using cryoneurolysis for other patients with the same condition, or perhaps indicates that it could be useful for other types of nerve pain.

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