Anodal Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation of the motor cortex reduces chronic pain in Alcock canal syndrome

We report the following case to highlight the possible relevance of non-invasive brain stimulation for the treatment of chronic neuropathic pain in Alcock canal syndrome, a relatively rare and underrecognized entrapment neuropathy of the pudendal nerve [1]. Chronic pain developing from this condition can be debilitating and difficult to treat with conservative measures and may require the use of invasive strategies. Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) is beginning to demonstrate its efficacy for the treatment of several pain conditions [2] and may constitute a new analgesic strategy to be used adjunctively to conservative interventions.

Source: BRAIN STIMULATION: Basic, Translational, and Clinical Research in Neuromodulation - February 7, 2018 Category: Neurology Authors: Raffaella Ricci, Ada Ghiggia, Ilenia La Rosa, Azzurra Milano, Walter Troni, Mark S. George, Jeffrey J. Borckardt, Lorys Castelli, Adriana Salatino Source Type: research