Free muscle flap coverage as last resort for therapy-resistant neuropathic pain in the upper extremity: A long-term retrospective follow-up study

Persistent neuropathic pain severely impacts physical functioning and quality of life (QoL). However, optimal surgical management of persistent neuropathic pain remains unclear. Extensive neurolysis with subsequent free muscle flap coverage, a new surgical procedure for neuropathic pain in the upper extremity, can be performed as a final option to establish pain reduction.

Source: Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery - May 26, 2020 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Sara van Bekkum, Dirk-Jan J.C. van der Avoort, J. Michiel Zuidam, J. Henk Coert Source Type: research