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Percutaneous retroperitoneal stimulation of the sacral plexus. Initial report and technical note
1Division of Functional Neurosurgery, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pa.
Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery
|January 1, 1991
Summary
A novel percutaneous technique allows safe access to the sacral plexus for electrical stimulation, offering a new approach for pain management by targeting peripheral nervous structures.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Pain Management
- Minimally Invasive Procedures
Background:
- Electrical stimulation is used to manage pain by targeting various nervous system areas.
- Current methods involve electrodes in the brain, spinal cord, or peripheral nerves.
- A new approach targeting the sacral plexus offers potential benefits.