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- 00:05Title
- 01:04Implantation of Permanent Electrodes and an IPG
- 07:19Results: Reduction in Frequency and Intensity of Painful Attacks Using Subcutaneous Trigeminal Nerve Field Stimulation
- 08:40Conclusion
Treating chronic or neuropathic facial pain can be challenging when medical or standard treatment fails. Subcutaneous nerve field stimulation is the least invasive form of neuromodulation and is used for chronic back pain. We applied this technology to treat chronic and neuropathic trigeminal facial pain.
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Subcutaneous Trigeminal Nerve Field StimulationRefractory Facial PainNeuromodulationTrigeminal NeuralgiaPost-therapeutic Trigeminal NeuropathyMinimally InvasiveTrial StimulationRadiofrequency ThermocoagulationGamma Knife RadiosurgeryTrigeminal BranchTuohy NeedleParasthesiaNerve Field Stimulation
