Dorsal root ganglion stimulation (DRG-s) for potential resolution of restless leg syndrome symptoms and increased cost savings for patients: A case study.
Pain Pract
; 24(5): 805-807, 2024 Jun.
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| ID: mdl-38239056
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
We report successful use of dorsal root ganglion stimulation (DRG-s) to treat a patient with persistent symptoms of restless leg syndrome (RLS).METHODS:
The treatment involved the placement of a small device millimeters away from the patient's DRG, which are nerves near the spinal cord that carry sensory information from the periphery of the body to the brain. The device automatically delivers electrical impulse to the DRG to alter and decrease pain perception in the brain.RESULTS:
Our case report elucidates the use of this procedure as a targeted therapy for RLS, with a nearly 90% reduction in reported symptoms in our patient, thus potentially reducing morbidity associated with this condition. Furthermore, we report a 10-year cost savings of nearly $90,000 following DRG-s for our patient.CONCLUSION:
This case study aims to demonstrate the effectiveness of DRG-s neuromodulation in managing RLS, a condition that is often difficult and costly to treat.Palavras-chave
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Síndrome das Pernas Inquietas
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Gânglios Espinais
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Health_economic_evaluation
Limite:
Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Pain Pract
Assunto da revista:
NEUROLOGIA
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PSICOFISIOLOGIA
Ano de publicação:
2024
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos