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. 1975 Sep-Oct;9(5):217-20.

Experiences with electrical stimulation devices for the control of chronic pain

W M Kirsch, J A Lewis, R H Simon
  • PMID: 1081185

Experiences with electrical stimulation devices for the control of chronic pain

W M Kirsch et al. Med Instrum. 1975 Sep-Oct.

Abstract

The results of a study involving the treatment of pain syndromes by electrical stimulation in 98 patients are reported. Advantages and disadvantages of three electrostimulation techniques--transcutaneous stimulation, peripheral nerve stimulation, and dorsal cord stimulation--are discussed. Also included is a brief discussion of the possible mechanism of suppression of pain stimuli.

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