Peripheral nerve stimulation in intractable neuropathic pain
Language English Country Sweden Media print
Document type Case Reports, Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
PubMed
21712779
PII: NEL320311C02
Knihovny.cz E-resources
- MeSH
- Administration, Cutaneous MeSH
- Adult MeSH
- Electric Stimulation Therapy * MeSH
- Electrodes, Implanted MeSH
- Capsaicin administration & dosage therapeutic use MeSH
- Humans MeSH
- Ulnar Nerve physiology MeSH
- Neuralgia psychology therapy MeSH
- Neurosurgery MeSH
- Neurologic Examination MeSH
- Ulnar Neuropathies therapy MeSH
- Peripheral Nerves physiology MeSH
- Check Tag
- Adult MeSH
- Humans MeSH
- Female MeSH
- Publication type
- Journal Article MeSH
- Case Reports MeSH
- Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't MeSH
- Names of Substances
- Capsaicin MeSH
Peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS) is a neurostimulation analgesic technique. PNS is utilized to treat peripheral neuropathic pain. It is highly sophisticated and a specialized technique used where other forms of treatment have failed. This paper describes the PNS procedure, its therapeutic principles, indications, and the comprehensive care for patients after the PNS implant. First, we summarize our experience using this type of invasive treatment. In the second part, a case of intractable neuropathic pain following repeated surgery to the ulnar nerve is reported. Prior to PNS, the patient underwent multiple types of antineuralgic treatment with no significant result. Only after the PNS application, was a significant analgesic effect achieved.
