RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Pulsed Radiofrequency Ablation for Treating Sural Neuralgia JF Ochsner Journal JO Ochsner J FD O. P. Jindal Global University SP 88 OP 90 VO 18 IS 1 A1 Alaa Abd-Elsayed A1 Markus Jackson A1 Elizabeth Plovanich YR 2018 UL http://www.ochsnerjournal.org/content/18/1/88.abstract AB Background: Sural neuralgia is persistent pain in the distribution of the sural nerve that provides sensation to the lateral posterior corner of the leg, lateral foot, and fifth toe. Sural neuralgia is a rare condition but can be challenging to treat and can cause significant limitation. We present 2 cases of sural neuralgia resistant to conservative management that were effectively treated by pulsed radiofrequency ablation.Case Reports: A 65-year-old female developed sural neuralgia after a foot surgery and failed conservative management. She had successful sural nerve blocks, and pulsed radiofrequency ablation led to an 80% improvement in her pain. A 33-year-old female presented with sural neuralgia secondary to two falls. The patient had tried several conservative modalities with no success. We performed diagnostic blocks and pulsed radiofrequency ablation, and the patient reported 80% improvement in her pain.Conclusion: Pulsed radiofrequency ablation may be a safe and effective treatment for patients with sural neuralgia that does not respond to conservative therapy. However, studies are needed to elucidate its effectiveness and safety profile.