Postherpetic neuralgia is a chronic pain condition that develops in some patients after the resolution of shingles and has no medical cure. Medications used to treat this chronic pain do not hasten resolution of the disorder and may impair function.
By surgically excising and implanting the sensory nerves into the surrounding muscle, Dr. Aguila can reduce pain and improve quality of life for patients with this condition.
Peripheral nerve surgery offers a promising option to improve pain and quality of life in postherpetic neuralgia patients, without affecting systemic functioning.