Chronic / Postoperative Arm and Hand Pain

Symptoms may affect the upper arm, elbow, forearm, wrist, or hand — and can interfere with strength, coordination, and quality of life. Common symptoms include:

• Sharp or shooting pain near a surgical scar
• Burning, tingling, or hypersensitivity in the skin or fingers
• Discomfort that worsens with cold, touch, or activity
• Numbness or phantom-like sensations in part of the limb
• Reduced ability to lift, grip, or perform fine motor tasks

Common Causes

Postoperative and chronic upper limb pain may result from:

• Surgical trauma to superficial nerves (e.g., carpal tunnel release, fracture fixation)
• Neuroma formation — disorganized nerve regrowth after injury
• Entrapment of nerves in scar tissue
• Residual inflammation or irritation from prior procedures
• Repetitive strain with underlying nerve sensitization

How Cryoneurolysis Helps

Barcelona Cryo Center uses ultrasound-guided cryoneurolysis to target the specific sensory nerves contributing to your pain — often located near surgical scars, incision sites, or known entrapment points. By applying cold therapy to these nerves, pain signals are safely interrupted, helping restore comfort and function.

This nerve-sparing approach avoids damaging muscle or joint function and is especially helpful when neuromas are present or medications have failed.

Key Benefits:

• Minimally invasive: No incisions or general anesthesia
• Targeted relief: Focuses only on the nerves responsible for pain
• Reduces neuroma pain: Disrupts abnormal nerve firing
• Drug-free: Avoids long-term use of opioids or anti-inflammatories
• Repeatable: Treatment can be safely repeated as needed

Ideal Candidates

You may benefit from cryoneurolysis if you:

• Have persistent pain in your arm or hand following surgery or injury
• Have been diagnosed with a neuroma or superficial nerve entrapment
• Experience abnormal sensations like burning, tingling, or electric pain
• Prefer a minimally invasive, non-destructive treatment

Reclaim Your Strength and Comfort

If chronic nerve pain is limiting your recovery or daily life, cryoneurolysis offers a precise and effective way to restore relief without additional surgery or long-term medication.

Book your consultation with Barcelona Cryo Center today.

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