Stimulation of the medial plantar nerve for complex regional pain syndrome.
We describe a 47-year old male with complex regional pain syndrome II in the distribution of the medial plantar nerve following metatarsal fracture, which was treated with peripheral nerve stimulation. Using a new technique of nerve stimulation with a percutaneous-type electrode, the patient experienced sustained relief at 12 months follow-up. To our knowledge, this is the first report of peripheral neurostimulation effectively managing pain for the medial plantar nerve.
Mobbs
Ralph J
RJ
Neurosurgery, University of New South Wales, Barker St, Randwick, New South Wales 2031, Australia. info@sydneyneurospine.com.au
Lazarro
Amanda
A
D002422:Causalgia / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D002908:Chronic Disease; D004599:Electric Stimulation Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D018409:Foot Injuries / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008682:Metatarsal Bones / Q000293:injuries / Q000473:pathology; D008875:Middle Aged; D009437:Neuralgia / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D013979:Tibial Nerve / Q000293:injuries* / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000601:surgery; D016896:Treatment Outcome