[HTML][HTML] Deep brain stimulation for chronic pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis

N Shaheen, A Shaheen, A Elgendy… - Frontiers in Human …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Background Deep brain stimulation (DBS) has shown promise in effectively treating chronic
pain. This study aimed to assess the efficacy of DBS in this context. Methods We conducted …

[HTML][HTML] Spinal cord stimulation for Parkinson's disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis of pain and motor outcomes

C Sarica, A Zemmar, O Yousefi, AC Yang… - Stereotactic and …, 2023 - karger.com
Background: Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) has been investigated as a potential therapeutic
option for managing refractory symptoms in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) …

[HTML][HTML] Can pluripotent/multipotent stem cells reverse Parkinson's disease progression?

Y Wu, X Meng, WY Cheng, Z Yan, K Li… - Frontiers in …, 2024 - frontiersin.org
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by
continuous and selective degeneration or death of dopamine neurons in the midbrain …

[HTML][HTML] The effect of pallidal stimulation on sleep outcomes and related brain connectometries in Parkinson's disease

Z Zheng, D Liu, H Fan, H Xie, Q Zhang, G Qin… - npj Parkinson's …, 2024 - nature.com
Sleep difficulties affect up to 98% of Parkinson's disease (PD) patients and are often not well
treated. How globus pallidus internus (GPi)-DBS could help is less understood. We …

[HTML][HTML] Real-life experience on directional deep brain stimulation in patients with advanced Parkinson's disease

M Koivu, F Scheperjans, J Eerola-Rautio… - Journal of personalized …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Directional deep brain stimulation (dDBS) is preferred by patients with advanced
Parkinson's disease (PD) and by programming neurologists. However, real-life data of dDBS …

[HTML][HTML] A survey on puncture models and path planning algorithms of bevel-tipped flexible needles

Y Huang, L Yu, F Zhang - Heliyon, 2024 - cell.com
Percutaneous needle insertion is a minimally invasive surgery with broad medical
application prospects, such as biopsy and brachytherapy. However, the currently adopted …

Current Neurostimulation Therapies for Chronic Pain Conditions

NA Shlobin, C Wu - Current Pain and Headache Reports, 2023 - Springer
Abstract Purpose of Review Neurostimulation treatment options have become more
commonly used for chronic pain conditions refractory to these options. In this review, we …

[HTML][HTML] Cingulotomy: the last man standing in the battle against medically refractory poststroke pain

L Kollenburg, E Kurt, H Arnts, S Vinke - Pain reports, 2024 - journals.lww.com
Objectives: To describe the potential of cingulotomy in a case with CPSP. Methods: The
case presented in this study concerns a 60-year-old woman who experienced CPSP …

Quality of Life after Deep Brain Stimulation in Parkinson's Disease: Does the Target Matter?

S Murcia Carretero, K Petermann… - Movement Disorders …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Background Deep brain stimulation (DBS) of the subthalamic nucleus (STN) and globus
pallidus internus (GPi) is an accepted therapy for Parkinson's disease (PD) with disabling …

The cingulum: a central hotspot for the battle against chronic intractable pain?

L Kollenburg, H Arnts, A Green, I Strauss… - Brain …, 2024 - academic.oup.com
Chronic pain causes a major burden on patient's lives, in part due to its profound
socioeconomic impact. Despite the development of various pharmacological approaches …