Somatosensory functional MRI tractography for individualized targeting of deep brain stimulation in patients with chronic pain after brachial plexus injury

ConclusionfMRI- and DTI-based DBS to the PLIC was the only target with a significant effect on pain attacks and seems to be the most promising target in chronic pain patients after brachial plexus injury. The combination with PVG or VPL can further improve patients ’ outcome especially in terms of reducing the continuous pain.
Source: Acta Neurochirurgica - Category: Neurosurgery Source Type: research