A Novel Wireless Minimally Invasive Neuromodulation Device for the Treatment of Chronic Intractable Occipital Neuralgia: Case Illustrations

Abstract

Background: Literature supports utilizing electrical stimulation of the occipital and trigeminal nerves (PNS) for treatment of neuralgic pain localized to the craniofacial and occipital areas. However, surgical factors like extensive lead tunneling, IPG implant locations and cosmetic events have limited a more widespread usage of peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS) for these conditions. Also, adverse events and complications like lead erosion and/or migration, and infection at the surgical site necessitates an alternate approach in the implant techniques with minimal invasive devices for this form of PNS.