Chilling the nerve, easing the pain?: A randomized clinical trial evaluating surgeon-administered bedside percutaneous cryoneurolysis for rib fracture pain

Key Points

• Cryoneurolysis significantly reduces rib fracture pain, indicating its potential as an effective treatment alternative.
• Participants receiving cryoneurolysis reported a noteworthy reduction in pain scores within 24 hours post-treatment.
• Randomized clinical trial assessed the efficacy of surgeon-administered cryoneurolysis for immediate pain relief.
• Highlights the need for alternative pain management strategies in patients with rib fractures, especially post-surgery.