How It Works

Nerve Hydrodissection consists of injecting a solution around the painful nerve. The solution releases the healthy tissue from the scar tissue untrapping the nerve. The nerve hydrodissection technique requires ultrasound guidance to identify the exact site of entrapment and localize the needle during the injection. Sometimes only one treatment is needed, but often the procedure needs to be repeated.

In some cases, surgery may be needed to prevent nerve damage, but often these treatments can prevent it. Since the procedure takes only minutes, requires no downtime and does not carry the risks of surgery, it is usually a better choice. After nerve hydrodissection, the target nerve may be numb for several days, and patients may experience a tingling or burning sensation in the treated area. These symptoms tend to resolve after several days and with active range of motion exercises as tolerated.

Conditions Treated With Nerve Hydrodissection

Nerve entrapment can affect any peripheral nerves, including:

• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)
• Thoracic Outlet Syndrome / Brachial Plexus Neuritis
• Radial Nerve Or Posterior Interosseous Nerve (PIN) Entrapment
• Pronator Teres Syndrome
• Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
• Meralgia Paresthetica (Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Neuropathy)
• Piriformis Syndrome
• Fibular Nerve / Peroneal Nerve Entrapment Syndrome
• Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
• Morton’s Neuroma / Interdigital Neuroma
• Scar Neuropathy