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Use of Transcatheter Arterial Microembolization for the Treatment of Pain Due to Hallux Valgus-A Case Report
摘要
Hallux valgus (HV) is the most common deformity of the forefoot, and severe cases can result in pain. Current treatment options include wearing foot orthoses and surgical correction, but surgical complications and patient dissatisfaction with surgical outcomes or recurrence are major concerns. Transcatheter arterial microembolization (TAME) works by occluding blood vessels formed through abnormal angiogenesis, and therefore decreasing the number of abnormal nerves associated with those vessels to alleviate pain. It has been shown to provide analgesia in a wide variety of musculoskeletal conditions, including joint pain. This report aims to describe the treatment of chronic pain resulting from HV using TAME, which has not been documented before in the literature.