• World Neurosurg · Oct 2024

    Review

    EFFECTIVENESS OF DORSAL ROOT GANGLION STIMULATION IN CHRONIC PAIN MANAGEMENT: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW.

    • Santiago Campos-Fajardo, Julián Alfonso Sierra-Peña, Silvia Suárez-Monsalve, and Juan Carlos Acevedo-González.
    • Neurosurgery Research Group, Faculty of Medicine, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Hospital Universitario San Ignacio, Bogotá, Colombia. Electronic address: campos-santiago@javeriana.edu.co.
    • World Neurosurg. 2024 Oct 1; 190: 157171157-171.

    ObjectiveThis systematic review aims to determine the effectiveness of dorsal root ganglion stimulation (DRGS) in chronic pain management.MethodsIn 2023, a comprehensive systematic review was undertaken utilizing various electronic databases, employing MeSH terms and free search terms tailored to the study's aims. This review included primary research such as cohorts, case-control studies, and clinical trials, all focusing on the efficacy of DRGS in treating various chronic pain conditions. Nonhuman or animal studies were omitted from the selection process. A review of study quality was conducted, followed by a meticulous analysis of the findings to synthesize the evidence. This review represents the most current research, with updates extending to 2024. A total of 400 articles were reviewed. Twenty-nine articles were included in our review after meticulous screening.ResultsTwenty-nine articles published in the last five years meeting selection criteria were identified, encompassing patients with various diagnoses warranting the use of DRGS beyond complex regional pain syndrome. Additionally, the analysis includes different outcome measurement tools, emphasizing improvements in pain management, functionality, and quality of life. Finally, common complications such as surgical site infections and issues with electrodes are highlighted.ConclusionsThis systematic review affirms the effectiveness of DRGS therapy in managing diverse chronic pain conditions, highlighting improvements in quality of life, functionality, and mood states, making it a viable alternative for patients unresponsive to traditional treatments.Copyright © 2024 The Author(s). Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

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