Cryoanalgesia is a therapeutic method based on the temporary interruption of sensory functions in selected structures of the nervous system by application of low temperature.
It uses the process of analgesia, during which the ice crystals destroy the elements of the nerve tissue carrying pain information.
A nerve block involves injecting an anesthetic near a specific nerve to temporarily relieve pain and can be used diagnostically to find the pain source. Nerve ablation, such as radiofrequency ablation, uses heat to destroy nerve tissue for longer-lasting pain relief, often following a diagnostic nerve block.
The side effects of cryotherapy are typically mild and not serious. The most common ones include temporary numbness, tingling, redness, and skin irritation. If these effects persist beyond 24 hours, it is recommended to consult your doctor for further evaluation.
Cryoablation is used primarily for treating various medical conditions by using extreme cold to destroy abnormal or diseased tissue. It is commonly employed in the treatment of knee pain, low back pain and phantom pain. Cryoablation is also utilized for managing certain types of craniofacial pain and other medical conditions where targeted tissue destruction or […]
The overall effectiveness of cryoablation is in the range of 70–80%, but certain baseline characteristics can increase or decrease the probability of response to therapy in the specific patient.
