scholarly journals Peripheral Nerve Stimulation for the Treatment of Meralgia Paresthetica

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suhani Dalal ◽  
Amnon A. Berger ◽  
Vwaire Orhurhu ◽  
Alan D. Kaye ◽  
Jamal Hasoon
Keyword(s):  
Peripheral Nerve ◽  
Nerve Stimulation ◽  
Peripheral Nerve Stimulation ◽  
Meralgia Paresthetica

Peripheral Nerve Stimulation: A New Treatment for Meralgia Paresthetica

Pain Medicine ◽  
2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brendan Langford ◽  
William D Mauck
Keyword(s):  
Minimally Invasive ◽  
Peripheral Nerve ◽  
Nerve Stimulation ◽  
Peripheral Nerve Stimulation ◽  
Peripheral Nerve Stimulator ◽  
Meralgia Paresthetica ◽  
Device Implantation ◽  
Imaging Results ◽  
New Treatment ◽  
The Right

Abstract Background Meralgia paresthetica is a condition caused by entrapment of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve that leads to paresthesia along the anterolateral portion of the thigh. Because of advancements in neuromodulation, peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS) has been considered a new treatment option for meralgia paresthetica. Newer PNS technology targets peripheral nerves directly yet in a minimally invasive manner. We report a case in which a PNS device provided more than 12 months of complete pain relief in a patient with meralgia paresthetica and helped the patient avoid a neurolysis procedure. Case Presentation A 57-year-old male presented to clinic with a 6-year history of “painful numbness [and] burning” along the right lateral thigh. He rated his pain as 8 out of 10, which decreased to a rating of 2 out of 10 with the use of gabapentin, but unwanted side effects motivated him to seek alternative treatment. On the basis of his history, physical exam, and imaging results, he was diagnosed with meralgia paresthetica. He was offered neurolysis; however, after seeing a pain specialist, he agreed to the implantation of a SPRINT peripheral nerve stimulator. After the implantation procedure, his pain reduced to 0 out of 10, and his quality of life improved, with better sleep and less somnolence. The device was removed after 60 days, as planned. He continued to have complete resolution of pain at 12 months after the date of device implantation. Conclusion With recent advancements, PNS can be used to treat meralgia paresthetica in an effective yet minimally invasive manner. As newer PNS technology becomes more familiar to physicians and pain specialists, it is likely to be used as a mainstay treatment for meralgia paresthetica.

scholarly journals Stretchable, Fully Polymeric Electrode Arrays for Peripheral Nerve Stimulation

2021 ◽  
pp. 2004033
Author(s):  
Estelle A. Cuttaz ◽  
Christopher A. R. Chapman ◽  
Omaer Syed ◽  
Josef A. Goding ◽  
Rylie A. Green
Keyword(s):  
Peripheral Nerve ◽  
Nerve Stimulation ◽  
Peripheral Nerve Stimulation ◽  
Electrode Arrays
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