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Anodal Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation of the Motor Cortex Ameliorates Chronic Pain and Reduces Short Intracortical Inhibition

Conclusion: Results confirm that five daily sessions of tDCS over the hand area of the M1 can produce long-lasting pain relief in patients with chronic pain.

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Bilateral Open Thoracic Cordotomy for Refractory Cancer Pain: A Neglected Technique?

We describe a case illustrating the successful use of bilateral open thoracic cordotomy in a patient with refractory mixed nociceptive and neuropathic pain secondary to a lumbosacral tumor.

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Challenges Associated With Spinal Opioid Therapy for Pain in Patients With Advanced Cancer: A Report of Three Cases

Abstract: Intraspinal opioid therapy has been increasingly used for the management of cancer pain refractory to traditional treatment. However, this approach may present challenges in patients with advanced cancer.

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Low Back Pain: Evaluating Presenting Symptoms in Elderly Patients

Most of us will experience back pain , a chronic illness with a high likelihood of recovery and recurrence. Back pain is second only to upper respiratory infection as the symptom most likely to precipitate a clinic visit. …

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