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Thomas Ostergard¹, Charles Munyon¹, Jonathan P Miller¹

¹Department of Neurological Surgery, University Hospitals Case Medical Center, 11100 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA.

Neurosurgery Clinics of North America

|September 22, 2014

Summary

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Motor cortex stimulation offers significant symptom relief for many chronic pain conditions. This neuromodulation technique provides a viable option for patients with refractory pain disorders.

Keywords:

Anesthesia dolorosa Central pain Chronic pain Motor cortex stimulation Post-stroke pain Trigeminal deafferentation pain Trigeminal neuropathic pain Trigeminal neuropathy

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Area of Science:

Neuroscience
Pain Management
Medical Devices

Background:

Chronic pain affects millions globally, often inadequately managed by conventional treatments.
Refractory chronic pain disorders present significant challenges in clinical practice.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the efficacy of motor cortex stimulation (MCS) in alleviating symptoms of refractory chronic pain.
To assess MCS as a therapeutic option for diverse chronic pain conditions.

Main Methods:

Utilized motor cortex stimulation (MCS) as an intervention.
Focused on patients with treatment-resistant chronic pain disorders.

Main Results:

Motor cortex stimulation demonstrated significant symptom relief.
MCS proved effective across various refractory chronic pain conditions.

Conclusions:

Motor cortex stimulation is a promising therapeutic approach for refractory chronic pain.
MCS offers substantial benefits for patients with difficult-to-treat pain.