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Motor cortex stimulation is increasingly reported in the literature as a surgical option for the alleviation of neuropathic pain. The authors review the published literature and present their results including those demonstrated in a randomized controlled trial that confirmed the efficacy of the procedure. Patient selection and prediction of outcomes, however, remain difficult issues.

Original publication

DOI

10.3171/foc.2001.11.3.3

Type

Journal article

Journal

Neurosurg Focus

Publication Date

15/09/2001

Volume

11

Keywords

Adult, Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Electric Stimulation Therapy, Electrodes, Implanted, Female, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Motor Cortex, Neuralgia, Pain Measurement, Peripheral Nervous System Diseases, Review Literature as Topic, Treatment Outcome