Hip Joint Neurolysis in a Patient with Cerebral Palsy – An Alternative Option for Pain Management – Summary by Liv Harley Street Hospital
Hip joint disorders are frequently observed in patients with cerebral palsy (CP) due to static encephalopathy, dyskinesia and spasticity. Surgical treatments have shown improved pain relief, but sometimes, due to comorbid conditions, they are not feasible. Hip joint neurolysis is a palliative pain procedure that destroys the sensory nerves responsible for hip joint pain. We present a case of a 23-year-old girl with severe spastic CP, who presented to the pain clinic with severe left hip joint…
