A neurectomy, or nerve resection is a neurosurgical procedure in which a peripheral nerve is cut or removed to alleviate neuropathic pain or permanently disable some function of a nerve. The nerve is not intended to grow back. For chronic pain it may be an alternative to a failed nerve decompression when the target nerve has no motor function and numbness is acceptable.[1] Neurectomies have also been used to permanently block autonomic function (e.g. excessive sweating in hands[2] or involuntary muscle movement causing cramps[3]), and special sensory function not related to pain (e.g. vestibular nerve dysfunction causing vertigo[4]).
A temporary nerve block with an anesthetic if usually performed before surgery to confirm the diagnosis of neuropathic pain.[1] Risks include numbness, neuroma, and complications due to lack of innervation.
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