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Published on: March 1, 2024
A systematic review on the treatment of phantom limb pain with spinal cord stimulation
Rohit Aiyer1, Robert L Barkin2, Anurag Bhatia3
1Department of Psychiatry, Hofstra Northwell Health, Staten Island University Hospital, New York City, NY, USA.
Abstract:
Phantom limb pain (PLP) is a challenging chronic pain syndrome to treat with pharmacologic agents being first line of management. However, when these agents fail to provide pain relief, other interventions must be considered in a clinical setting. Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) has been shown to provide analgesia in PLP, and should be considered by clinicians.
Methods:
This PRISMA systematic review analyzes the efficacy of SCS for treatment of PLP.
Results:
After review of 12 studies, there are mixed results to base a conclusion on.
Discussion:
While there is some evidence of efficacy, due to the relatively small number of patients in each study, further research is needed to demonstrate the benefits of SCS for PLP.
