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Peripheral Nerve Stimulator for Chronic Pain From Quadriceps Tendon Rupture: A Case Report.

Authors :
Gargya A
Dhaliwal S
Haider N
Source :
Cureus [Cureus] 2023 Jun 03; Vol. 15 (6), pp. e39916. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Jun 03 (Print Publication: 2023).
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

Chronic pain from quadriceps tendon rupture (QTR) presents a significant challenge for both orthopedic surgeons and pain management physicians. Current treatment options include physical therapy and medication management. Patients with refractory pain often end up using opioids and suffer from a prolonged disability that affects the quality of their life. A peripheral nerve stimulator is a novel treatment option for QTR. It is a minimally invasive treatment option that can be used to manage refractory cases in the future. We report a case of successful management of chronic pain in a patient with bilateral QTR with a femoral peripheral nerve stimulator.<br />Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.<br /> (Copyright © 2023, Gargya et al.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2168-8184
Volume :
15
Issue :
6
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Cureus
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
37287822
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.39916