It was reported that a severe thermal burn occurred, requiring medical intervention.An iceseed 90 degree needle was selected for cryoneurolysis of a post-amputee neuroma proximal to the skin.At the time of the procedure, there were no complications, and no abnormal frost was observed on the needle.The skin was protected with a glove filled with warm saline and a heat pack following the procedure.However, at an emergent follow-up, the appearance of black skin at the ablation zone was observed.The thermal injury is being treated by the vascular wound care team.
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