Combined use of peripheral nerve stimulation and dorsal root ganglion stimulation for refractory complex regional pain syndrome type I to avoid amputation: A case report.

Mansoor M AmanYussr M IbrahimMerve Buluk FigueiraJessica M Werhand

Published in: Clinical case reports (2023)

We describe a case of left foot and ankle complex regional pain syndrome type 1 that necessitated a novel combination of a functioning dorsal root ganglion stimulation and peripheral nerve stimulation. This approach optimized pain relief, functional improvement, and avoided amputation.

Keyphrases

neuropathic pain
peripheral nerve
spinal cord
spinal cord injury
lower limb
chronic pain
pain management