American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation
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Am J Phys Med Rehabil · Jan 2014
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyPeripheral nerve stimulation compared with usual care for pain relief of hemiplegic shoulder pain: a randomized controlled trial.
This study sought to establish the efficacy of single-lead, 3-wk peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS) therapy for pain reduction in stroke survivors with chronic hemiplegic shoulder pain. ⋯ Short-term PNS is a safe and efficacious treatment of shoulder pain. Pain reduction is greater compared with usual care and is maintained for at least 12 wks after treatment.