Transcranial magnetic stimulation in the treatment of phantom limb pain: a systematic review.

Gabriel Rocha Santos Knorst Phamella Rocha de Souza Armani Gontijo Plácido Di Araújo Samantha Avanço Ferraz Knorst Denise Sisterolli Diniz Hélio Fernandes da Silva Filho

Published in: Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria (2024)

There are some benefits, even if temporary, in the use of rTMS to relieve painful symptoms in PLP. High-frequency stimulation at M1 demonstrated a significant analgesic effect. Given the potential that has been demonstrated, but limited by the paucity of high-quality studies, further controlled studies are needed to establish and standardize the clinical use of the method.

Keyphrases

transcranial magnetic stimulation
high frequency
neuropathic pain
case control
chronic pain
pain management
magnetic resonance imaging
anti inflammatory
spinal cord injury
spinal cord
computed tomography
risk assessment
monte carlo
postoperative pain