Freezing nerves to ease agony of broken ribs

NCT ID NCT04482582

Summary

This study tested whether a minimally invasive freezing procedure could provide long-term pain relief for elderly patients with broken ribs. The goal was to help patients recover their normal function with less need for strong painkillers. Researchers enrolled 127 patients over age 65 to see if freezing the nerves near the fracture could reduce pain and improve recovery.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Stanford Hospital and Clinics

    Palo Alto, California, 94305, United States

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