| Autor: |
Oliveira MJ; Medical School, Faculdade de Ensino Superior da Amazônia Reunida, Redenção, Brazil., Matis GK; Department of Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery, University Cologne Hospital, Cologne, Germany. |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Zdroj: |
British journal of neurosurgery [Br J Neurosurg] 2024 Dec; Vol. 38 (6), pp. 1289-1293. Date of Electronic Publication: 2022 Dec 22. |
| DOI: |
10.1080/02688697.2022.2159930 |
| Abstrakt: |
Objectives : This review aims to analyze the last years' experience of applying spinal cord stimulation (SCS) in complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) patients with persistent or refractory chronic pain. Methods : This is a narrative review which was executed based on the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines and was carried out through the following databases: PUBMED and Cochrane Library. Also, a search for trials in the metaRegister of controlled trials (www.clinicaltrials.gov) was performed. Results : SCS provides pain reduction and improves sensory, vasomotor and sudomotor symptoms. It can reduce opioid using, offering better life quality for the patients. Conclusions : SCS found to be an excellent therapeutic alternative for patients with CRPS. It offers immediate pain relief and allows patients to regain functionality and have a better quality of life. |
| Databáze: |
MEDLINE |
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