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- Publisher
- Wolters Kluwer Health
- Copyright
- Copyright © 2023 International Anesthesia Research Society.
- ISSN
- 2325-7237
- eISSN
- 2575-3126
- DOI
- 10.1213/xaa.0000000000001681
- Publisher site
- See Article on Publisher Site
Abstract
Brachial plexus avulsion injuries result in permanent motor and sensory deficits, leading to debilitating symptoms. We report the case of a 25-year-old man with chronic pain following right-sided C5-T1 nerve root avulsion without evidence of peripheral nerve injury. His pain was recalcitrant to medical and neurosurgical interventions. However, he experienced substantial (>70%) pain relief with peripheral nerve stimulation targeting the median nerve. These results agree with data suggesting collateral sprouting of sensory nerves occurs following a brachial plexus injury. Further study is needed if we are to understand the mechanisms of the peripheral nerve stimulator as a treatment option.
Journal
A & A Case Reports – Wolters Kluwer Health
Published: May 5, 2023