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Spinal-peripheral neurostimulation (SPN) for bilateral postherniorrhaphy pain: a case report
Y Eugene Mironer1, Timothy R Monroe
1Carolinas Center for Advanced Management of Pain, NC/SC, USA Spartanburg Neurosurgical Institute, Spartanburg, SC, USA.
Summary
Spinal-peripheral neurostimulation (SPN) effectively treated intractable postherniorrhaphy pain. This neuromodulation approach reduced pain and opioid use in a patient resistant to other therapies.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Pain Management
- Neurosurgery
Background:
- Postherniorrhaphy pain is a challenging clinical issue.
- Neurostimulation offers potential therapeutic benefits for chronic pain.
- Spinal-peripheral neurostimulation (SPN) is an emerging neuromodulation technique.
Observation:
- A patient with bilateral, intractable postherniorrhaphy pain was treated with SPN.
- The patient had previously failed conservative management strategies.
Findings:
- SPN resulted in significant pain reduction.
- Opioid consumption decreased substantially following SPN treatment.
Implications:
- SPN demonstrates potential as an effective treatment for refractory postherniorrhaphy pain.
- This case suggests SPN may be a viable option for patients with severe post-surgical groin pain.
- Further research into SPN for postherniorrhaphy pain is warranted.
Keywords:
Case reportSCSnerve stimulationpercutaneousperipheral nerve stimulationspinal cord stimulation
