Intercostal Neuralgia Pain Management Specialist in Tampa, FL

What is Intercostal Neuralgia?

Intercostal neuralgia is neuropathic pain that involves the intercostal nerves. These are the nerves that arise from the spinal cord, below the ribs. Intercostal neuralgia tends to cause thoracic pain, which affects your chest wall and upper trunk.

Common causes of Intercostal Neuralgia:

• Postherpetic Neuralgia (Read More)

• Post-Surgical Pain

• Sternal Fracture

• Rib Fracture

• Sternotomy

• Idiopathic (Unknown Cause)

Steps in Diagnosing & Managing your Intercostal Neuralgia:

1. Clinical Examination

2. Diagnostic Nerve Block: To identify the nerve involved

What treatments do we offer?

• Intercostal Nerve Block

• Paravertebral Nerve Block

• Qutenza (8% Capsaicin) Patch

• Radio Frequency Ablation

• Peripheral Nerve Stimulation

• Cryoneurolysis

• LASER Therapy

• Cryotherapy

Cryoneurolysis of Intercostal Nerves (here being done for rib fractures)

Schedule an appointment with Dr. Kalava to get back to doing the activities you enjoy