Electrical brain stimulation for the control of chronic pain.
K Mullett - Medical Instrumentation, 1978 - europepmc.org
K Mullett
Medical Instrumentation, 1978•europepmc.orgAn 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.
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.
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.
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