Combined use of peripheral nerve stimulation and dorsal root ganglion stimulation for refractory complex regional pain syndrome type I to avoid amputation: A case report

Authors

Mansoor M. Aman, Advocate Aurora HealthFollow
Yussr M. Ibrahim
Merve Buluk Figueira, Advocate Aurora HealthFollow
Jessica M. Werhand, Advocate Aurora HealthFollow

Recommended Citation

Aman MM, Ibrahim YM, Buluk Figueira M, Werhand JM. Combined use of peripheral nerve stimulation and dorsal root ganglion stimulation for refractory complex regional pain syndrome type I to avoid amputation: A case report. Clin Case Rep. 2023;11(3):e7055. Published 2023 Mar 8. doi:10.1002/ccr3.7055

Affiliations

Advocate Aurora Health Oshkosh

Advocate Aurora Research Institute

Abstract

We describe a case of left foot and ankle complex regional pain syndrome type 1 that necessitated a novel combination of a functioning dorsal root ganglion stimulation and peripheral nerve stimulation. This approach optimized pain relief, functional improvement, and avoided amputation.

Document Type

Case Report

PubMed ID

36911638