Individuals enrolled in Apple Health (Medicaid), Public Employees Benefits Board, and School Employees Benefits Board coverage - and those accessing behavioral health services - will not experience a disruption in care due to the federal government shutdown. In addition, health care providers will continue to be paid for the services they provide. We will continue to monitor the situation closely and share updates if anything changes.
Chronic limb pain can occur in a joint, such as the hip, shoulder or knee and is most often due to osteoarthritis. Other causes of chronic limb pain include traumatic injury, rheumatoid arthritis, postoperative pain syndromes, or soft tissue dysfunction (muscles, tendons, ligaments). Nerve ablation can be accomplished in several ways, including radiofrequency ablation, chemical ablation, and surgical ablation.
Status: Decision completed
Peripheral nerve ablation is one of many available treatments for patients with limb pain. This topic was selected based on high concerns for the safety and efficacy of the procedure and medium/high concern for cost.
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