why cant we just remove the pain receptors from a person with chronic pain?
In: Biology
We do, kind of. It’s called a rhizotomy or a nerve ablation. Basically, it’s when a surgeon kills nerve fibers that are responsible for sending pain signals to the brain. Most people who have a rhizotomy experience pain relief immediately and will continue to be pain-free for several years (until the nerve recovers and begins to transmit pain signals again).
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