Systematic review of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation for post-stroke hemiplegic shoulder pain.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) has shown potential in alleviating hemiplegic shoulder pain (HSP) and improving upper limb function, yet its efficacy remains debated. This study aims to assess the effectiveness of rTMS for HSP through a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Methods

Four databases were searched with the keywords "rTMS" and "HSP". Adults aged 18 years and older with post-stroke HSP were included. The primary outcomes were pain scores and upper limb function scores, and the secondary outcomewas the incidence of adverse events. The risk of bias was assessed through the ROB tool in Review Manager 5.4.1, and statistical analysis was primarily conducted through this software.

Results

A total of 52 articles were identified from P

SUBMITTER: Ma Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12003621 | biostudies-literature | 2025 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature