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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

Keywords

motor blockade sparing, nerve blockade, peripheral nerve stimulation, rapid-onset analgesia, traumatic fracture

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences

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.

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