Deep brain stimulation and motor cortex stimulation for central post-stroke pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) and motor cortex stimulation (MCS) are invasive interventions in order to treat various neuropathic pain syndromes such as central post-stroke pain (CPSP). While each treatment has varying degree of success, comparative analysis has not yet been performed, and the success rates of these techniques using validated, objective pain scores have not been synthesized.

Methods

A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted in accordance with PRISMA guidelines. Three databases were searched, and articles published from January 2000 to October 2024 were included (last search date October 25, 2024). Meta-Analysis was performed using random effects models. We evaluated the performance of DBS or MCS by assessing studies that reported pain r

SUBMITTER: Kannan S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12046226 | biostudies-literature | 2025 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature