Dorsal root ganglion stimulation (DRG-s) for potential resolution of restless leg syndrome symptoms and increased cost savings for patients: A case study.

IF 2.5 3区医学 Q2 ANESTHESIOLOGY

Pain Practice Pub Date : 2024-06-01 Epub Date: 2024-01-18 DOI:10.1111/papr.13349

Alaa Abd-Elsayed, Robert Moghim, Noora Reffat

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Abstract

Introduction: We report successful use of dorsal root ganglion stimulation (DRG-s) to treat a patient with persistent symptoms of restless leg syndrome (RLS).

Methods: The treatment involved the placement of a small device millimeters away from the patient's DRG, which are nerves near the spinal cord that carry sensory information from the periphery of the body to the brain. The device automatically delivers electrical impulse to the DRG to alter and decrease pain perception in the brain.

Results: Our case report elucidates the use of this procedure as a targeted therapy for RLS, with a nearly 90% reduction in reported symptoms in our patient, thus potentially reducing morbidity associated with this condition. Furthermore, we report a 10-year cost savings of nearly $90,000 following DRG-s for our patient.

Conclusion: This case study aims to demonstrate the effectiveness of DRG-s neuromodulation in managing RLS, a condition that is often difficult and costly to treat.

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刺激背根神经节（DRG-s）可缓解不安腿综合征症状，并为患者节省更多费用：案例研究。

导言：我们报告了成功使用背根神经节刺激（DRG-s）治疗一名患有持续性不宁腿综合征（RLS）症状的患者的情况：背根神经节是脊髓附近的神经，负责将身体外围的感觉信息传递到大脑。该装置会自动向 DRG 输送电脉冲，以改变和减少大脑对疼痛的感知：结果：我们的病例报告阐明了这种治疗方法可作为 RLS 的靶向疗法，患者报告的症状减少了近 90%，从而有可能降低与这种疾病相关的发病率。此外，我们还报告了患者在接受 DRG-s 治疗后，10 年内节省了近 9 万美元的费用：本病例研究旨在证明 DRG-s 神经调控技术在治疗 RLS 方面的有效性。

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Pain Practice ANESTHESIOLOGY-CLINICAL NEUROLOGY

CiteScore

5.60

自引率

3.80%

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审稿时长

6-12 weeks

期刊介绍： Pain Practice, the official journal of the World Institute of Pain, publishes international multidisciplinary articles on pain and analgesia that provide its readership with up-to-date research, evaluation methods, and techniques for pain management. Special sections including the Consultant’s Corner, Images in Pain Practice, Case Studies from Mayo, Tutorials, and the Evidence-Based Medicine combine to give pain researchers, pain clinicians and pain fellows in training a systematic approach to continuing education in pain medicine. Prior to publication, all articles and reviews undergo peer review by at least two experts in the field.