Peripheral Nerve Stimulation for Chronic Pain: A Systematic Review of Effectiveness and Safety.

ABSTRACT: Peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS) was the first application of neuromodulation. Widespread application of PNS was limited by technical concerns. Recent advances now allow the percutaneous placement of leads with ultrasound or fluoroscopic guidance, while the transcutaneous powering of these leads removes the need for leads to cross major joints. This systematic review was written to assess the current status of high-quality evidence supporting the use of PNS for pain conditions treated by interventional pain physicians. The available literature on PNS, limited to conditions treated by interventional pain physicians, was reviewed and the quality assessed. Literature from 1966 to June 2021 was reviewed. The outcome measures were pain relief and functional improvement. One hundred and two st

SUBMITTER: Helm S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8586061 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature