Newer Technologies For Pain Relief- Freezing Of Nerves

What is cryoablation? Imagine being able to freeze nerves to minus 80 degrees Celsius to manage pain. This isn’t science fiction; it’s a reality with cryoablation. The term " cryoablation " breaks down to " cryo " meaning cold and " ablation " meaning destruction. This innovative, minimally invasive technique uses extreme cold to temporarily disable nerve function and reduce pain. Cryoablation interrupts pain signals transmitted to the brain, providing an alternative to traditional nerve destruction methods like alcohol neurolysis or surgery, in certain situations. Which type of pain conditions can be treated using this technology? Cryoablation is effective for a variety of common pain conditions, including: Acute and Post-Surgery Pain : Used for pain associated with surgeries such as hernia repair, rib fractures, thoracotomy (chest surgery), mastectomy (breast surgery), shoulder surgery, and knee replacement surgery. Musculoskeletal pa...