Differential Efficacy of Electric Motor Cortex Stimulation and Lesioning of the Dorsal Root Entry Zone for Continuous vs Paroxysmal Pain After Brachial Plexus Avulsion

Abstract

EMCS was ineffective for paroxysmal pain but moderately effective for continuous pain. DREZotomy was highly effective for paroxysmal pain but moderately effective for continuous pain. It may be prudent to use EMCS for residual continuous pain after DREZotomy.