Buchhaas U, Koulousakis A, Nittner K
Department of Neurosurgery, University of Cologne.
Neurosurg Rev. 1989;12 Suppl 1:582-7. doi: 10.1007/BF01790706.
Epidural electrical stimulation of the spinal cord by means of percutaneously implanted electrodes was successfully used in cases of traumatic paraplegia with chronic pain, more particularly if vegetative components predominated. Out of seven patients treated in our clinic six reported a good or very good outcome of the stimulation over follow-up periods up to six years. On account of the good effect on chronic pain the use of this stimulation procedure is indicated and justified before considering any destructive operative measures.
通过经皮植入电极对脊髓进行硬膜外电刺激已成功应用于伴有慢性疼痛的创伤性截瘫患者，尤其是在自主神经成分占主导的情况下。在我们诊所接受治疗的7例患者中，有6例报告在长达6年的随访期内刺激效果良好或非常好。鉴于对慢性疼痛有良好效果，在考虑任何破坏性手术措施之前，采用这种刺激方法是合理且有依据的。
