Current Neurostimulation Therapies for Chronic Pain Conditions.
Publication/Presentation Date
11-1-2023
Abstract
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Neurostimulation treatment options have become more commonly used for chronic pain conditions refractory to these options. In this review, we characterize current neurostimulation therapies for chronic pain conditions and provide an analysis of their effectiveness and clinical adoption. This manuscript will inform clinicians of treatment options for chronic pain.
RECENT FINDINGS: Non-invasive neurostimulation includes transcranial direct current stimulation and repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation, while more invasive options include spinal cord stimulation (SCS), peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS), dorsal root ganglion stimulation, motor cortex stimulation, and deep brain stimulation. Developments in transcranial direct current stimulation, repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation, spinal cord stimulation, and peripheral nerve stimulation render these modalities most promising for the alleviating chronic pain. Neurostimulation for chronic pain involves non-invasive and invasive modalities with varying efficacy. Well-designed randomized controlled trials are required to delineate the outcomes of neurostimulatory modalities more precisely.
Volume
27
Issue
11
First Page
719
Last Page
728
ISSN
1534-3081
Published In/Presented At
Shlobin, N. A., & Wu, C. (2023). Current Neurostimulation Therapies for Chronic Pain Conditions. Current pain and headache reports, 27(11), 719–728. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11916-023-01168-5
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
37728863
Department(s)
Department of Surgery
Document Type
Article