Observational studyCardiovascular and interventional radiology2022
Icing the Pain-Ultrasound-Guided Cryoablation of Symptomatic Post-Amputation Stump Neuroma.
Observational study in Cardiovascular and interventional radiology, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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- Cryoneurolysis for phantom limb pain: a systematic review.Pain management · 2024Pooled it
- Treatment of residual and phantom limb pain using percutaneous ablation: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciences · 2026Review
- Optimizing Management of Morton's Neuroma: Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy in Clinical Practice.Cureus · 2026Review
- Hand Surgery Anaesthesia Innovations: Balancing Efficiency, Cost, and Comfort with WALANT, Ultrasound, and Emerging Adjuncts-A Narrative Review.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
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Abstract
purposeTo assess the feasibility and outcome of ultrasound-guided cryoablation in patients with a sensitized stump neuroma after limb amputation. MATERIAL AND
methodsSeven patients (3 females, 4 males; mean age 42 years) were included in this retrospective study. Ultrasound-guided cryoablation of a previously identified painful stump neuroma was performed. Pain was assessed on the visual analogue scale (VAS) and compared before and after cryoablation (Wilcoxon Test). The degree of pain alleviation was correlated with patient age, duration of pain before ablation and time interval between amputation and ablation (Spearman correlation). A p-value less than 0.05 was deemed statistically significant.
resultsNine cryoablations were performed for 8 neuromas. Technical success was 100%, there were no major complications. Mean follow-up was 27 months. There was a statistically significant decrease of pain from mean 8.3 / 10 (baseline) to 4 /10 (on day one), 2.1 / 10 (at one week) and 3 / 10 (at last follow-up) (p < 0.05). Patient satisfaction with cryoablation treatment was very high (median score 70 / 100).
conclusionIn our small population observational study, ultrasound-guided cryoablation of a sensitized stump neuroma was effective and safe for pain alleviation with very good long-term results. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level 2, Observational study with dramatic effect.
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