Genicular nerve and fracture site chemical neurolysis for distal femoral fracture: a case report.

Prateek DhingraPaul G McHardyRichard JenkinsonHoward Meng

Published in: Regional anesthesia and pain medicine (2023)

We report the successful use of phenol neurolysis of genicular nerves and the fracture site in an elderly patient with a conservatively managed distal femur fracture. These interventions resulted in improved analgesia and achieved prolonged duration of effect.

Keyphrases

hip fracture
minimally invasive
radiofrequency ablation
physical activity
case report
pain management
middle aged
postmenopausal women