Abstract
Motor cortex stimulation is increasingly reported in the literature as a surgical option for the alleviation of neuropathic pain. The authors review the published literature and present their results including those demonstrated in a randomized controlled trial that confirmed the efficacy of the procedure. Patient selection and prediction of outcomes, however, remain difficult issues.
Publication types
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Clinical Trial
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Comparative Study
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Randomized Controlled Trial
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Aged
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Aged, 80 and over
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Electric Stimulation Therapy*
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Electrodes, Implanted
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Motor Cortex / physiopathology
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Motor Cortex / radiation effects*
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Neuralgia / therapy*
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Pain Measurement / methods
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Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / therapy*
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Review Literature as Topic
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Treatment Outcome