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Revista de la Sociedad Española del Dolor
Print version ISSN 1134-8046
Abstract
LOPEZ-LOPEZ, J. A.. The electrical stimulation of the central nervous system for pain control. Rev. Soc. Esp. Dolor [online]. 2006, vol.13, n.5, pp.328-348. ISSN 1134-8046.
Different procedures using electricity for pain control (mainly neuropathic) are described in this review. History of the so-called utility of electricity for pain control, describing the early attempts at the XVIII century and their evolution. Spinal cord stimulation: How does it works, patients selection, implant techniques, how to do the different procedures and complications and their management are described. Brain stimulation: The same scheme as above, concerning both Deep Brain Stimulation and Motor Cortex Stimulation.
Keywords : Electrical central nervous system stimulation; spinal cord stimulation; electrical brain stimulation; uses of electricity for pain control, neuromodulation.