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$Subcutaneous Trigeminal Nerve Field Stimulation for Refractory Facial Pain$

Subcutaneous Trigeminal Nerve Field Stimulation for Refractory Facial Pain

Published on: May 10, 2017

Surgical options for complex craniofacial pain.

Mayur Sharma¹, Andrew Shaw¹, Milind Deogaonkar¹

¹Department of Neurosurgery, Center of Neuromodulation, Wexner Medical Center, The Ohio State University, 480 Medical Center Drive, Columbus, OH 43210, USA.

Neurosurgery Clinics of North America

|September 22, 2014

Summary

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Neurostimulation therapy is gaining interest for managing complex craniofacial pain. Peripheral nerve/field stimulation is a promising surgical option, with technological advances expanding its use.

Keywords:

Craniofacial pain Deep brain stimulation Ganglion neuromodulation Motor cortex stimulation Neuropathic pain Peripheral field/nerve stimulation Spinal cord stimulation Surgical treatment

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Area of Science:

Neurosurgery
Pain Management
Neurology

Background:

Complex craniofacial pain presents significant management challenges.
Neurostimulation therapy is experiencing renewed interest for these conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

To review surgical options for complex craniofacial pain syndromes.
To highlight the growing role and potential of neurostimulation therapy.

Main Methods:

Overview of surgical interventions including peripheral nerve/field stimulation, ganglion stimulation, spinal cord stimulation, dorsal nerve root entry zone lesioning, motor cortex stimulation, and deep brain stimulation.
Emphasis on the exploration and patient/surgeon preference for peripheral nerve/field stimulation.

Main Results:

Peripheral nerve/field stimulation is increasingly explored and favored.
Technological advancements are enhancing neurostimulation approaches.

Conclusions:

Neurostimulation therapy offers a viable and expanding treatment avenue for craniofacial pain.
Improved understanding of pain pathways and affective components will broaden therapeutic scope.