Lumbar Sympathectomy 

An injection around the nerves which run down the front of the spine. This particular group of nerves, called the sympathetic nerves, can sometimes give rise to pain in the limbs, and often other sensations such as feeling cold and clammy, and changes in colour can also occur.

These nerves also control the blood supply to the limbs. Patients who have burning/stabbing type of leg/foot pain, especially after surgery or trauma can improve after this procedure. Another group of patients who are likely to benefit from Lumbar Sympathectomy are those suffering from an advanced vascular disease.



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