Lumbar sympathetic neurotomy is a relatively safe procedure that chemically and physically destroys the lumbar sympathetic nerves in the corresponding segments of the body in order to disrupt the conduction function of the corresponding nerves. Lumbar sympathetic neurorrhaphy is widely used due to its small surgical scope, short hospitalization time and obvious effect.
Lumbar sympathetic neurotomy is suitable for pain caused by obstruction of blood circulation in the lower limbs, such as erythema, thromboembolic vasculitis, and pain caused by sympathetic nerve dysfunction in the lower limbs, such as phantom limb pain after amputation, burning neuralgia, stump pain, and other conditions.
A common complication of lumbar sympathectomy is the development of localized infections.
After lumbar sympathetic neurorrhaphy, the doctor should observe the patient’s vital signs and note whether the patient has any adverse reactions or symptoms, so as to provide early treatment.