Reduction in mechanical allodynia in complex regional pain syndrome patients with ultrasound-guided pulsed radiofrequency treatment of the superficial peroneal nerve

Korean J Pain. 2016 Oct;29(4):266-269. doi: 10.3344/kjp.2016.29.4.266. Epub 2016 Sep 29.

Abstract

The superficial peroneal nerve is vulnerable to damage from ankle sprain injuries and fractures as well as surgery to this region. And it is also one of the most commonly involved nerves in complex regional pain syndrome type II in the foot and ankle region. We report two cases of ultrasound-guided pulsed radiofrequency treatment of superficial peroneal nerve for reduction of allodynia in CRPS patients.

Keywords: Allodynia; Complex regional pain syndrome; Neuralgia; Peripheral nerve; Pulsed radiofrequency treatment; Ultrasonography.

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  • Case Reports