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Papers: 19 Nov 2022 - 25 Nov 2022


2022 Dec 01


Ann Plast Surg


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A Cohort Study on Neuropathic Pain of the Sural Nerve-Can Neurectomy Be Considered a Valid Treatment Option?

Authors

Besmens IS, Brackertz S, Schiller A, Knipper S, Giovanoli P, Calcagni M
Ann Plast Surg. 2022 Dec 01; 89(6):660-663.
PMID: 36416695.

Abstract

Sural nerve neuroma is often caused by an injury during prior surgery, for example, osteosynthesis or ligament refixations at ankle level. Different surgical techniques to treat neuroma have been described. Neurectomy of an injured symptomatic sural nerve has been described as a treatment option for neuropathic pain. The aim of this study was to evaluate the outcomes of this technique to operatively treat sural nerve neuroma in our department.