| Literature DB >> 21108051 |
James A Stadler1, Damien J Ellens, Joshua M Rosenow.
Abstract
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is an important treatment option for neuropathic pain. DBS has a considerable history, and it can be used successfully for a wide number of pain syndromes. Epidural motor cortex stimulation (MCS) also is a treatment option for neuropathic pain. Less invasive than DBS, MCS has been rapidly adopted and studied since first described in 1991. A growing body of literature supports the use of MCS for facial pain, though further study to better define the mechanism of action and the most appropriate patient populations is ongoing.Entities:
Mesh:
Year: 2011 PMID: 21108051 DOI: 10.1007/s11916-010-0161-3
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Curr Pain Headache Rep ISSN: 1534-3081