Biological Sciences Division
Published March 14, 2023 | Version v1
Journal article Open

Best Practices for Dorsal Root Ganglion Stimulation for Chronic Pain: Guidelines from the American Society of Pain and Neuroscience

Creators

  • 1. The Spine & Pain Institute of New York
  • 2. University of Kansas Medical Center
  • 3. Mayo Clinic
  • 4. Ainsworth Institute of Pain Management
  • 5. Napa Valley Orthopedic Medical Group
  • 6. University of Chicago
  • 7. iSpine Pain Physicians
  • 8. Fullerton Orthopedic Surgery Medical Group
  • 9. IPM Medical Group, Inc.
  • 10. The Spine and Nerve Center of the Virginias
  • 11. University of California, San Diego

Description

With continued innovations in neuromodulation comes the need for evolving reviews of best practices. Dorsal root ganglion stimulation (DRG-S) has significantly improved the treatment of complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), and it has broad applicability across a wide range of other conditions. Through funding and organizational leadership by the American Society for Pain and Neuroscience (ASPN), this best practices consensus document has been developed for the selection, implantation, and use of DRG stimulation for the treatment of chronic pain syndromes. This document is composed of a comprehensive narrative literature review that has been performed regarding the role of the DRG in chronic pain and the clinical evidence for DRG-S as a treatment for multiple pain etiologies. Best practice recommendations encompass safety management, implantation techniques, and mitigation of the potential complications reported in the literature. Looking to the future of neuromodulation, DRG-S holds promise as a robust intervention for otherwise intractable pain.

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Additional details

Identifiers

DOI
10.2147/JPR.S364370
Other
oai:uchicago.tind.io:5662

UChicago Information

Division(s)
Biological Sciences Division
Department(s)
Anesthesia and Critical Care