[Nummular headache : Subcutaneous peripheral nerve field stimulation as an individual therapeutic attempt].

DISCUSSION: sPNFS stimulates free subcutaneous nerves and transmits a pleasant form of paraesthesia in the area of pain. If regular conservative therapy has already been exhausted, then sPNFS might be an effective new option in the treatment of nummular headache. sPNFS is a minimally invasive and low-risk procedure. However, the high treatment cost and restrictions regarding fitness to undergo MRI are points of criticism. Further studies are needed to define its potential and role in the treatment of nummular headache.
PMID: 29500628 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Schmerz - March 2, 2018 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Bünger F, Feierabend D, Storch P, Kalff R, Reichart R Tags: Schmerz Source Type: research