Peripheral Nerve Stimulator for Pain After Surgery for Ulnar Neuropathy at the Elbow.

Abstract

Neuropathy secondary to ulnar nerve entrapment is a painful condition that often persists following surgical decompression. We present the case of a 43-year-old female with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and left ulnar neuritis refractory to surgical management. Peripheral nerve stimulation of the ulnar nerve proximal to the elbow resulted in a significant reduction in pain and improvement in disability post-implantation. This case suggests that peripheral nerve stimulation is a promising minimally invasive technique that should be considered for treating non-operative upper extremity neuropathic pain.

• Authors: Casandra Mysior, Nicole Walch, Akshat Gargya
• Journal: Cureus (Cureus) Vol. 15 Issue 4 Pg. e37297 (Apr 2023) ISSN: 2168-8184 [Print] United States
• PMID: 37168195 (Publication Type: Case Reports)
• Copyright: Copyright © 2023, Mysior et al.