J Korean Neurosurg S
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J Korean Neurosurg S · Dec 2013
Effect of pulsed radiofrequency neuromodulation on clinical improvements in the patients of chronic intractable shoulder pain.
The aim of this study was to evaluate effect of pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) neuromodulation of suprascpaular nerve (SSN) in patients with chronic shoulder pain due to adhesive capsulitis and/or rotator cuff tear. ⋯ PRF neuromodulation of the suprascapular nerve is an effective treatment for chronic shoulder pain, and the effect was sustained over a relatively long period in patients with medically intractable shoulder pain.
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J Korean Neurosurg S · Dec 2013
Factors associated with the success of trial spinal cord stimulation in patients with chronic pain from failed back surgery syndrome.
Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is an effective means of treatment of chronic neuropathic pain from failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS). Because the success of trial stimulation is an essential part of SCS, we investigated factors associated with success of trial stimulation. ⋯ Trial stimulation with paddle leads was more successful. If severe sensory deficits occur in the painful dermatomes in FBSS, trial stimulation were less effective.