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Her pain was refractory to oral agents, injections, field stimulator, and partial surgical revision. During patch treatments, she became pregnant.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Management and Outcomes<\/jats:title>\n A review of the patient\u2019s record and consent were obtained. Trial of an 8% capsaicin patch provided significant relief of her pain twice. 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