Peripheral Nerve Stimulation: A New Horizon for Traumatic Brachial Plexus Injury, A Case Report
Christian Vangeison1, Colton Reeh1, Daniel Briggi1
1Ben H. Taub Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Baylor College of Medicine, Manvel, TX.
Pain Medicine Case Reports
|September 17, 2025
Summary
Peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS) offers significant pain relief for traumatic brachial plexus injuries. A temporary PNS system provided substantial, lasting pain reduction in a patient refractory to other treatments.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Pain Management
- Regenerative Medicine
Background:
- Traumatic brachial plexus injuries present significant management challenges.
- Conventional treatments like physical therapy, medications, and injections often yield insufficient pain relief.
- Peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS) is an emerging therapeutic option for brachial plexus injury pain.


