• Pain Med · Aug 2020

    Techniques for Peripheral Nerve Stimulator Implantation of the Upper Extremity.

    • Vinita Singh, Diya Sandhu, and Nan Xiang.
    • Emory University Hospital Midtown, Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
    • Pain Med. 2020 Aug 1; 21 (Suppl 1): S27-S31.

    ObjectiveTo present a technical note on how to perform upper extremity peripheral nerve stimulators for three major nerves: median, ulnar, and radial.DesignLiterature review and expert opinion.SettingSingle academic center.ResultsPeripheral nerve stimulation has recently become popular with the development and availability of peripheral nerve stimulators with an external pulse generator. Here, we describe ultrasound anatomy and technical details for peripheral nerve stimulation in the upper extremity for three major nerves: median, ulnar, and radial.ConclusionsUpper extremity peripheral nerve stimulation can be considered as an option for refractory neuropathic upper extremity pain.© The Author(s) 2020. Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of the American Academy of Pain Medicine. All rights reserved. For permissions, please e-mail: journals.permissions@oup.com.

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