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Motor Cortex Stimulation for Refractory Facial Neuralgia and Paresthesia in Ramsay Hunt Syndrome
Bowen Chang1, Zheng Li1, Jiaming Mei1,2
1Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, University of Science and Technology of China.
Abstract:
This study explores motor cortex stimulation (MCS) as a treatment for Ramsay Hunt syndrome (RHS)-related neuralgia, which often persists despite traditional therapies. A 68-year-old patient with RHS experienced significant pain and sensory relief after MCS, after ineffective conventional treatments. MCS enhances neural plasticity, offering a promising alternative for managing intractable neuralgia and sensory disturbances in RHS patients. This case underscores MCS's potential efficacy, advocating for further research into its broader application and benefits for RHS-related pain management.

