Peripheral Nerve Stimulation
Scott Pritzlaff, Ammon A. Hills, M. Jung, Charles DeMesa
Abstract
Abstract This chapter discusses the stimulation of the peripheral nervous system (PNS), which was initially performed to treat refractory neuropathic pain. The PNS includes neural structures such as cranial nerves, spinal nerves, and peripheral nerves that could function for sensory, motor, or a mix of both. The gate control theory suggests a gating mechanism for how the PNS system would modulate pain. To treat chronic pain linked to the PNS, invasive surgical dissection is often performed to implant the PNS close to the involved nerve. Peripheral nerve trauma and hemiplegic shoulder pain (HSP) are only some of the indications for needing PNS therapy.
Topics & Concepts
MedicinePeripheral nervous systemPeripheralStimulationPeripheral nerve stimulationSensory systemNeuroscienceAnesthesiaCentral nervous systemPsychologyInternal medicinePain Management and TreatmentPain Mechanisms and TreatmentsMusculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation