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Neurolytic Blocks of Peripheral Nerves

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Techniques of Neurolysis

Part of the book series: Current Management of Pain ((CUMP,volume 4))

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Neurolysis of peripheral nerves for the treatment of intractable pain does not enjoy widespread use. The risks of complications and the relatively low benefit reported by some authors have discouraged use of these techniques by many physicians.

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Abram, S.E. (1989). Neurolytic Blocks of Peripheral Nerves. In: Racz, G.B. (eds) Techniques of Neurolysis. Current Management of Pain, vol 4. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-6721-3_16

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