Cryoneurolysis for Knee and Shoulder Pain in an Inpatient Setting
The purpose of the study is to measure the outcomes of a standard care, an ultrasound guided mini-invasive percutaneous procedure, performed on recent stroke patients on reduces pain, increases function \& quality of life The primary objective of the project is to reduce shoulder and/or knee pain in patients who have had a stroke so that they can more readily engage in rehabilitation. Secondary objectives are to reduce analgesic medications, increase independence and improve range of motion, to promote non-drug treatment measures in the medical toolkit, and to include an interdisciplinary care team in patient selection for interventions.
Adult inpatients at any hospital in the Greater Victoria Area or referred to Vic... [+6]
Have undergone any previous peripheral nerve procedures in their affected side,... [+1]