Therapeutic impact of motor cortex rTMS in patients with chronic neuropathic pain even in the absence of an analgesic response. A case report

DiscussionThis case shows that repeated sessions of high-frequency motor cortex rTMS delivered on the bihemispheric cortical representation of the lower limb muscles can improve daily functioning in patients with chronic neuropathic pain affecting the lower limbs, even in the absence of pain relief. Motor cortex rTMS may have a therapeutic impact in pain patients by acting on different brain circuits and the various induced changes can contribute to overall patient satisfaction in the long-term.
Source: Neurophysiologie Clinique - Category: Neuroscience Source Type: research