Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimunation for Neuropathic Pain after Spinal Cord Injury: Eight Cases Report
10.3969/j.issn.1006-9771.2017.07.020
- VernacularTitle:重复经颅磁刺激治疗脊髓损伤后慢性神经病理性疼痛8例报道
- Author:
Xi LIU
;
Jianxiong WANG
;
Tao LI
;
Li WANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
spinal cord injury;
neuropathic pain;
repetitive transcranial magnetic stimunation
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2017;23(7):829-832
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To observe the effect of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimunation (rTMS) on neuropathic pain after spinal cord injury. Methods From June, 2014 to December, 2015, eight spinal cord injury patiens with neuropathic pain were treated with rTMS for five weeks. They were assessed with Numerical Rating Scale of pain and Self-Rating Scale of Sleep before and after treatment. Results After treatment, the score of Numerical Rating Scale decreased 4 to 6 points, namely from severe pain to mild to moderate pain. The score of Self-Rating Scale of Sleep decreased 9 to 20 points. Conclusion rTMS may relieve neuropathic pain after spinal cord injury, and can be combined with medcine.
