Deep brain stimulation is a procedure that is performed for special pain problems when there is no response to the usual techniques of pain control
It is a procedure used on patients with neuropathic pain that may be caused by what? (Mark all that apply.)
A) Phantom-limb pain
B) Stroke
C) Contractures
D) Severe burns
E) Brain injuries
Ans: A, B, E
Feedback: Deep brain stimulation is used for patients with neuropathic pain that may be caused
by damage or injury from a stroke, brain or spinal cord injuries, or phantom-limb pain. Use of deep brain stimulation is also effective for chronic cluster headaches. Deep brain stimulation is not used for contractures or severe burns so options C and D are incorrect.
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