Electrical brain stimulation for the control of chronic pain.
An implanted brain stimulation system can be used for control of chronic intractable pain that is unresponsive to other forms of treatment. A trial period of temporary stimulation first determines whether a patient is likely to benefit from a permanent implant. Success has been achieved in the majority of patients, although technical problems have necessitated repairs.
D001921:Brain; D004599:Electric Stimulation Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects; D004567:Electrodes, Implanted; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006801:Humans; D010148:Intractable Pain / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D013997:Time Factors