Nerve Hydrodissection for Nerve Entrapment

Nerve hydrodissection (HD), a technique used when treating nerve entrapments, involves the injection of an anesthetic, saline, or 5% dextrose in water to separate the nerve from the surrounding tissue, fascia, or adjacent structures. Minimal compression of a nerve can initiate and perpetuate neuropathic pain. Mechanical benefits of HD may relate to release of nervi nervorum or vasa nervorum compression. Pathologic nerves can be identified by examination and ultrasound visualization. The in-plane technique is the predominant and safest method for nerve HD.

If you have suffered the sharp, burning intensity of persistent nerve pain, you are aware of the equal frustration of finding a treatment to actually make the pain go away.

What conditions can Nerve Hydrodissection be effective for?

  • Carpal tunnel
  • Tarsal tunnel syndrome
  • Cubital tunnel syndrome
  • Sciatica, when related to entrapment at the piriformis or gluteal region
  • Meralgia Paresthetica (lateral femoral cutaneous nerve entrapment)
  • Peroneal nerve entrapment, foot drop
  • Pain that mimics joint or tendon problems without (or with) specific damage of these structures (for example, “tennis elbow” from radial nerve entrapment)
  • Regions of skin hypersensitivity and persistent, burning pain

How does nerve hydrodissection actually work?

Certain nerves are prone to getting compressed or entrapped, especially between tissue layers affected by scarring, tension and chronic injuries. The nerves can get stretched, irritated, and then inflamed, causing persistent pain and hypersensitivity. Using ultrasound, your doctor can visualize the swollen nerves and then get a small needle very close, injecting fluid around the nerve to relieve pressure and adhesions. The result? Pain relief.


Make an Appointment to see Dr Mahl at 305 332-7234.

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Dr. Charles F. Mahl MD FACS FICS FAAOM

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