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Deep Brain Stimulation for Pain: Indications and Technique

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Neuromodulation Techniques for Pain Treatment

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The use of brain stimulation for the treatment of pain was one of the first applications of this technique. Despite its relatively widespread use, there has recently been a progressive decline in the number of chronic pain patients treated and centers offering DBS for chronic pain. This scenario is somewhat changing in recent years with novel surgical targets being investigated in light of recent technological advancements. In this chapter, we review selection criteria, technical aspects, clinical results, and complications of DBS for the treatment of pain.

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Hamani, C. (2022). Deep Brain Stimulation for Pain: Indications and Technique. In: Freitas, T.d.S., Assumpcao de Monaco, B., Golovac, S. (eds) Neuromodulation Techniques for Pain Treatment. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-84778-4_5

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