Ultrasound‐Guided Peripheral Nerve Stimulation of Cervical, Thoracic, and Lumbar Spinal Nerves for Dermatomal Pain: A Case Series

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ojas Mainkar ◽  
Harmandeep Singh ◽  
Akshat Gargya ◽  
Jane Lee ◽  
Ali Valimahomed ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Peripheral Nerve ◽  
Nerve Stimulation ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Peripheral Nerve Stimulation ◽  
Ultrasound Guided ◽  
Spinal Nerves ◽  
Lumbar Spinal ◽  
Stimulation Of

scholarly journals Extraforaminal Thoracic and Lumbar Spinal Nerve Ultrasound-Guided Percutaneous Peripheral Nerve Stimulation

Pain Medicine ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S38-S40
Author(s):  
Akshat Gargya ◽  
Harmandeep Singh ◽  
Tiffany Lin ◽  
Amitabh Gulati
Keyword(s):  
Peripheral Nerve ◽  
Nerve Stimulation ◽  
Spinal Nerve ◽  
Peripheral Nerve Stimulation ◽  
Ultrasound Guided ◽  
Spinal Nerves ◽  
Lead Placement ◽  
Needle Trajectory ◽  
Lumbar Spinal ◽  
Stimulation Of

Abstract Objective Peripheral nerve stimulation provides targeted stimulation and pain relief within a specific nerve distribution. This technical case report provides a method to perform selective nerve root stimulation of thoracic and lumbar spinal nerves using ultrasonography. Methods Ultrasound-guided peripheral nerve stimulation of thoracic and lumbar spinal nerves allows better visualization of soft tissue anatomy and planning of needle trajectory. Conclusions Ultrasound-guided peripheral nerve stimulation procedures may provide a safer method for neurostimulation lead placement when compared with fluoroscopic-guided techniques.

scholarly journals Ultrasound Guided Peripheral Nerve Stimulation Implant for Management of Intractable Pain after Inguinal Herniorrhaphy

2015 ◽  
Vol 18;1 (1;1) ◽  
pp. E31-E38 ◽  
Author(s):  
Foad Elahi
Keyword(s):  
Inguinal Hernia ◽  
Pain Relief ◽  
Peripheral Nerve ◽  
Nerve Stimulation ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Peripheral Nerve Stimulation ◽  
Intractable Pain ◽  
Ultrasound Guided ◽  
Inguinal Herniorrhaphy ◽  
Significant Pain

Background: Inguinal hernia repair is one of the most common operations performed worldwide. Intractable pain following this operation is a potential debilitating complication. The exact etiology of this complex pain is unknown and the treatment of chronic pain after inguinal herniorrhaphy can be a difficult task for both the patient and the clinician. Objectives: The objectives of this study are to identify the ability of peripheral nerve electrical stimulation to decrease post inguinal herniorrhaphy pain, increase patients’ functionality, and decrease pain medication use. Study Design: Three patients with intractable pain after inguinal herniorrhaphy were included in this case series. Two patients had right-sided inguinal repair and one had a leftsided repair. Pain in these patients all began after the inguinal repair and had an average pain duration of 3.4 years after surgery. All 3 patients had been treated with multiple pain management modalities without significant pain improvement. We will describe the clinical course of these patients who presented with chronic intractable pain. After a period of failed conservative medical management and repetitive successful nerve blocks, we decided to proceed with utilizing electrical nerve stimulation as a treatment modality. Setting: This retrospective study was done at the university hospital and has an IRB assigned number. Results: After careful consideration of the patients’ history and physical examination and a thorough psychological assessment, we proceeded with a temporary percutaneous electrical neurostimulation that provided significant pain relief. Ultrasound guided permanent percutaneous electrical neurostimulation implant was shown to provide significant pain relief at 12-month follow-ups. We reviewed all existing pertinent medical literature related to the management of post herniorrhaphy pain. This case series adds to our current knowledge for chronic intractable post herniorrhaphy pain management. Limitations: This study is a retrospective assessment of a new technique that was applied to a limited number of cases. It remains to be determined whether this technique is superior to the classical open surgical technique in the future. Our findings warrant further studies on the utilization of peripheral nerve stimulation with chronic post herniorrhaphy pain. Key words: Peripheral nerve stimulation, ilioinguinal nerve, iliohypogastric nerve, nerve block, inguinal hernia repair, ultrasound guided procedure

scholarly journals Percutaneous Peripheral Nerve Stimulation to Control Postoperative Pain, Decrease Opioid Use, and Accelerate Functional Recovery Following Orthopedic Trauma

2019 ◽  
Vol 184 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 557-564 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brian M Ilfeld ◽  
Scott T Ball ◽  
Steven P Cohen ◽  
Steven R Hanling ◽  
Ian M Fowler ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Postoperative Pain ◽  
Peripheral Nerve ◽  
Nerve Stimulation ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Opioid Therapy ◽  
Peripheral Nerve Stimulation ◽  
Orthopedic Trauma ◽  
Opioid Use ◽  
Postamputation Pain ◽  
Improved Function

Abstract Orthopedic trauma is a significant military problem, causing several of the most disabling conditions with high rates of separation from duty and erosion of military readiness. The objective of this report is to summarize the findings of case series of a non-opioid therapy—percutaneous peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS) – and describe its potential for postoperative analgesia, early opioid cessation, and improved function following orthopedic trauma. Percutaneous PNS has been evaluated for the treatment of multiple types of pain, including two case series on postoperative pain following total knee replacement (n = 10 and 8, respectively) and a case series on postamputation pain (n = 9). The orthopedic trauma induced during TKR is highly representative of multiple types of orthopedic trauma sustained by Service members and frequently produces intense, prolonged postoperative pain and extended opioid use following surgery. Collectively, the results of these three clinical studies demonstrated that percutaneous PNS can provide substantial pain relief, reduce opioid use, and improve function. These outcomes suggest that there is substantial potential for the use of percutaneous PNS following orthopedic trauma.

scholarly journals Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral Nerve Stimulation for Knee Pain: A Mini-Review of the Neuroanatomy and the Evidence from Clinical Studies

Pain Medicine ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S56-S63
Author(s):  
Chih-Peng Lin ◽  
Ke-Vin Chang ◽  
Wei-Ting Wu ◽  
Levent Özçakar
Keyword(s):  
Peripheral Nerve ◽  
Knee Pain ◽  
Nerve Stimulation ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Peripheral Nerve Stimulation ◽  
Present Review ◽  
Chronic Knee Pain ◽  
Catheter Dislodgement ◽  
Continuous Nerve Block

Abstract Objectives Peri- and postoperative pain frequently develops after joint replacement for severe knee osteoarthritis. A continuous nerve block is commonly used for pain relief, but the risks of infection and catheter dislodgement should be considered. The present mini-review aimed to brief the innervation and neural sonoanatomy of the knee joint and summarize the newest evidence of peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS) use in the management of knee pain. Methods We used a systematic approach to search for relevant articles. We used the combination of “peripheral nerve stimulation” and “knee pain” as the key words for the literature search using the electronic database without language or article type restriction. The search period was from the earliest record to August 2019. Results The present review identified six studies, four of which were related to PNS for management of postoperative knee pain and two of which probed neuropathic pain. Most of the studies were either case series or case reports. Based on our search result, PNS is likely to be a feasible and safe treatment for knee pain, but its effectiveness remains uncertain. Conclusions The present review reveals that PNS is feasible for the management of knee pain, especially in the postoperative period. The procedure is safe under ultrasound guidance used for proper placement of the electrodes near the target nerves. In the future, more prospective randomized controlled trials are needed to validate the effectiveness of PNS in acute and chronic knee pain.

scholarly journals Fully Implantable Peripheral Nerve Stimulation for Hemiplegic Shoulder Pain: A Multi-Site Case Series With Two-Year Follow-Up

2017 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 290-295 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard D. Wilson ◽  
Maria E. Bennett ◽  
Vu Q.C. Nguyen ◽  
William C. Bock ◽  
Michael W. O'Dell ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Peripheral Nerve ◽  
Shoulder Pain ◽  
Nerve Stimulation ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Peripheral Nerve Stimulation
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