| Autor: |
Sokal, Paweł, Harat, Marek, Rudaś, Marcin, Rusinek, Marcin, Zieliński, Piotr |
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Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery; 2016 Supplement 1, Vol. 94, p120-120, 1/3p |
| Abstrakt: |
Introduction: DRG stimulation is a modern and effective neuromodulative method of treatment of chronic neuropathic pain with dermatomal distribution. The Freedom Stimulator is the smallest implanted stimulator system. Freedom stimulator (Stimwave, CA, USA) is implanted through a needle. Aim of the study was to assess the efficacy and usefulness of this system in our department. Material: We evaluated the effects and sustainability of the analgesic effects of this type of stimulation in 3 patients with chronic neuropathic pain of foot in two cases and in thigh in one case. Diagnoses were following: CRPS t.II in foot pain caused by cauda equine injury, idiopathic neuropathic peripheral pain located in foot and FBSS with distribution in right thigh. Methods: In two patients electrode and stimulator leads were implanted into the intervertebral foramen of L5/S1 in two cases and L3/L4 in one case. Stimulator were charged with the use of the wearable antenna externally worn by patients. Results: In 3 patients after one month of stimulation we observed significant reduction of pain assessed in VAS score: 90% reduction of intensity of idiopathic neuropathic pain, 60% reduction of CRPS t.2 and 70% reduction in FBSS. Conclusions: Stimulating system seems to be effective, minimally invasive and convenient for patients. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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