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July 1, 2026Minerva Anestesiologica

Efficacy of percutaneous cryoneurolysis for pain management of rib fractures

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Why the study?

Alternative forms of pain management like cryoneurolysis are being evaluated to find less invasive options and reduce dependence on opioids and other potentially addictive analgesia for rib fractures.

Does percutaneous cryoneurolysis improve pain management in patients with rib fractures?

Population

Patients with rib fractures

Design

Review

Authors

VRVan S. SMITH III rdCSCheon ShJYJade A. TOM YEW

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Overview

May support cryoneurolysis for rib fracture pain to limit opioids; leaves open need for RCTs before adoption.

Structured PICO

Does percutaneous cryoneurolysis improve pain management in patients with rib fractures?

P
Population
Patients with rib fractures
I
Intervention
Percutaneous cryoneurolysis
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Outcome
Pain managementpatient reported

This review highlights percutaneous cryoneurolysis as a potential less invasive technique for pain management in rib fractures to reduce opioid dependence.

Cite This Study

rd et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a8159e9da9cafc35e33a1a9https://doi.org/10.23736/s0375-9393.26.19686-2
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Synapse has enriched 5 closely related papers on similar clinical questions. Consider them for comparative context:

  1. 1Percutaneous Cryoneurolysis for Pain Control After Rib Fractures in Older Adults2024 · 7 citations
  2. 2Early Percutaneous Cryoneurolysis for Pain Control After Rib Fracture for Older Patients: A Prospective Randomized Clinical Trial2026
  3. 3Intercostal nerve cryoablation for control of pain after sternal fracture repair: A case series2026
  4. 4Cryoneurolysis: How I Do It – Technique, Safety, and Clinical Applications2026
  5. 5Cryoneurolysis of the Subcostal Nerve: A Technical Description and Case Report2024 · 1 citations