Open AccessSelective nerve block for the treatment of neuralgia in Kummell’s disease: A case report
Author(s) -
Xin Zhang,
Zong-Xi Li,
Yin Liu,
Hui Chen
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
world journal of clinical cases
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.368
H-Index - 10
ISSN - 2307-8960
DOI - 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i21.7523
Subject(s) - medicine , percutaneous , surgery , neuralgia , nerve block , anesthesia , neuropathic pain
Neuralgia is frequently noted in patients with Kummell's disease, and its mechanism is complex, rendering it challenging to treat. Percutaneous kyphoplasty (PKP) has been widely used to treat osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures with satisfactory outcomes. However, it is not optimal for managing severely collapsed vertebrae, as cement injection may not be feasible. This report describes the use of a selective nerve block for the treatment of neuralgia caused by severely collapsed vertebrae in a patient with Kummell's disease.