What it is. Peripheral nerves are the nerves outside your brain and spinal cord. If a particular nerve is causing pain, for example because it is trapped, injured or irritated after surgery, local anaesthetic (sometimes with steroid) can be placed next to it. If this helps, a longer-lasting treatment such as radiofrequency can be considered.
Who it may help. People whose pain comes from a specific nerve, such as in the arm, leg, trunk or groin, especially after injury or surgery.
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