ArticleCureus2025
Breaking the Temperature Barrier: Lasting Pain Relief and Motor Recovery After 80°C Suprascapular Nerve Ablation.
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- Ultrasound Guided Radiofrequency Ablation of Suprascapular Nerve for Shoulder Pain: A Novel Technique Description.Current pain and headache reports · 2026Review
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Abstract
Chronic shoulder pain can severely impact function and quality of life. The suprascapular nerve, which innervates most of the shoulder joint, is a key target in refractory cases. This report describes the case of an 87-year-old female with bilateral osteoarthritis who failed conservative treatments. A diagnostic suprascapular nerve block provided complete relief. She then underwent fluoroscopically guided conventional radiofrequency ablation (RFA) at 80°C for 90 seconds, resulting in immediate and sustained pain relief and improved mobility. The pain relief lasted for over two years. This report demonstrates the long-term effectiveness and safety of conventional RFA in managing chronic suprascapular nerve-related shoulder pain.
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