NYMC Faculty Publications
Peripheral Nerve Stimulation for Treating Acute Pain Following Traumatic Fracture: A Case Report of Rapid-Onset Analgesia Without Motor Blockade
Author Type(s)
Faculty, Resident/Fellow
DOI
10.7759/cureus.62142
Journal Title
Cureus
First Page
e62142
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
6-1-2024
Department
Anesthesiology
Abstract
Analgesia following acute traumatic fracture remains a clinical challenge. Pain relief via peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS) is a promising treatment modality due to its opioid-sparing effects and rapid, reversible sensory blockade without motor blockade. We present the case of a patient who suffered a traumatic tibial plateau fracture. A popliteal sciatic PNS device was placed on postoperative day 1 following inadequate pain control. The patient reported marked pain relief, a significant reduction in morphine milligram equivalent (MME) utilization, and improved early functional recovery. The PNS lead was removed at the patient's 2-month follow-up visit without any adverse events.
Recommended Citation
Siddiqui, A., Sekhri, N., Salik, I., Yu, F., & Xu, J. L. (2024). Peripheral Nerve Stimulation for Treating Acute Pain Following Traumatic Fracture: A Case Report of Rapid-Onset Analgesia Without Motor Blockade. Cureus, 16 (6), e62142. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.62142