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Early Percutaneous Cryoablation for Pain Control After Rib Fractures Among Elderly Patients
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Cryoneurolysis and Standard of Care for Rib Fractures. Completed, enrolled 127 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to provide long-term pain control for elderly patients with rib fractures in order to minimize their risk of complications and return them to baseline functional capacity
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Patients will be offered a minimally invasive solution known as cryoneurolysis. By directly applying a cold cryoneurolysis probe to the nerves the axon is destroyed, resulting in Wallerian degeneration of the distal nerve without distorting epineurial or perineurial tissue. Application of cryoneurolysis will help reduce the amount of narcotics the patient would need to take and instead provide them longer term pain control with minimal risk.
Patients will be provided regular standard of care at the Stanford Hospital with long-term follow-up provided at the Stanford Center for Reconstruction after Chest Wall Injury.