Ultrasound-guided neuromodulation with pulsed RFA – a treatment option for chronic neuroma pain?

Ultraschall Med 2025; 46(02): 116-119
DOI: 10.1055/a-2520-5634

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Authors

Elisabeth Skalla-Oberherber

University radiology department – diagnostic and interventional ultrasound, Medical University of Innsbruck – Tirol Kliniken
Hannes Gruber

University radiology department – diagnostic and interventional ultrasound, Medical University of Innsbruck – Tirol Kliniken

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