Burst spinal cord stimulation for central neuropathic pain Two case reports

Central neuropathic pain is difficult to treat because it originates from injuries to the central nervous system. Traditional treatments don't always work well. Burst spinal cord stimulation is a newer type of treatment that may be more effective for some people with this type of pain. It involves sending electrical pulses to the spinal cord. This paper discusses two cases where burst spinal cord stimulation was used to treat patients with central neuropathic pain caused by spinal cord injury or traumatic brain injury, showing promising results.

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  Burst SCS was effective in reducing pain intensity and frequency in a patient with neuropathic pain following spinal cord injury.
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  Alternating between tonic and burst stimulation provided initial pain relief for a patient with neuropathic pain from traumatic brain injury, although the pain relief diminished over time before improving again with the alternating approach.
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  The study suggests that burst SCS can be a valuable option for central neuropathic pain management due to the severity and refractory nature of the pain, along with the limited alternative therapies available.