Transarterial Embolization for Refractory Non-Cervical-Origin Interscapular Pain Following Ultrasound-Guided Injection: A Retrospective Feasibility Study.

ABSTRACT: Objective: Chronic non-cervical-origin interscapular pain remains challenging to treat when refractory to conservative management and ultrasound-guided injections. This retrospective feasibility study aimed to assess the feasibility, procedural practicality, safety, and preliminary clinical outcomes of transarterial embolization (TAE) as a salvage therapy in this patient population. Methods: This single-center retrospective study included 20 patients with chronic interscapular pain (Numeric Rating Scale [NRS] score ≥5 for >3 months) who initially underwent ultrasound-guided injection therapy. Patients who experienced inadequate pain relief after 3 months (n = 10) proceeded to TAE, while the remaining 10 patients with sufficient relief formed the comparison group. TAE p

SUBMITTER: Huang YH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12523267 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature