Neurostimulation in the modulation of intractable paraplegic and traumatic neuroma pains

Pain. 1980 Feb;8(1):75-84. doi: 10.1016/0304-3959(80)90091-3.

Abstract

Our experience in treating 10 patients with intractable pain with paraplegia employing percutaneous epidural or dorsal column stimulation is presented. Initial and long-term results in this group are contrasted with those of 9 patients with intractable post-amputation or post-traumatic neuroma pain. The successful results of neurostimulation treatment of peripheral nerve pain contasts with the disappointing results in the treatment of paraplegic pain.

MeSH terms

  • Amputation, Surgical
  • Electric Stimulation Therapy*
  • Humans
  • Pain, Intractable / complications
  • Pain, Intractable / therapy*
  • Pain, Postoperative / etiology
  • Pain, Postoperative / therapy*
  • Paraplegia / complications*
  • Spinal Cord Injuries / complications