title: Electrical brain stimulation for the control of chronic pain.
abstract: 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.
mesh_terms: 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