Ultrasound-guided steroid injection to the residual limb stalk facilitated the treatment of a painful above-knee residual limb neuroma
Journal
Journal of Musculoskeletal Pain
Journal Volume
23
Journal Issue
1/2
Pages
52-55
Date Issued
2015
Author(s)
Abstract
Background: A post-amputation neuroma can cause chronic persistent residual limb pain in amputees. Painful neuromas are difficult to identify with clinical examination alone because most of them are deeply buried.Findings: We presented a patient with pain over his left above-knee residual limb, aggravating 40 years after amputation. The pain originated from a previously undetected neuroma and was relieved following a single dose of ultrasound-guided steroid injection to the neuroma stalk.Conclusion: Ultrasound is beneficial for differentiating the cause of residual limb pain and a single corticosteroid injection targeting the neuroma stalk appeared effective for pain relief.
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Publisher
Taylor and Francis Ltd
Type
journal article