title: Pulsed radiofrequency under ultrasound guidance for persistent stump-neuroma pain.
abstract: Limb amputation is a leading cause of pain and disability. Limb amputation can be associated with a myriad of symptoms, including phantom limb sensation, phantom limb pain, and stump pain. Treatment of phantom limb pain and stump pain, remains difficult, therefore optimal management must include a multidisciplinary approach. This case report describes the use of ultrasound for diagnosis and successful management, of persistent stump-neuroma pain, using pulsed radiofrequency ablation.
authors.affiliation: Department of Anesthesia, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. carlos.restrepo@sunnybrook.ca
authors.forename: Carlos E
authors.initials: CE
authors.lastname: Restrepo-Garces
authors.forename: Anton
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Marinov
authors.forename: Paul
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: McHardy
authors.forename: Gil
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Faclier
authors.forename: Arsenio
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Avila
mesh_terms: D000672:Amputation Stumps / Q000503:physiopathology*; D017115:Catheter Ablation / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009463:Neuroma / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D010146:Pain / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery*; D010147:Pain Measurement; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000503:physiopathology*; D014463:Ultrasonography