Neuromodulation and Pain

Dear Colleagues,

Neuropathic pain (neuralgia) is one of the most common neuropathic symptoms. It refers to the pain felt in the absence of external stimulation, directly caused by the damage or disease of the somatosensory system. This disease can be caused by injury and/or disease to peripheral nerves, spinal cord posterior roots, spinal cord, and some parts of the central nervous system. It can be divided into peripheral neuralgia and central neuralgia.

Neuromodulation is an effective way to relieve pain. Neuromodulation by placing electrodes in the epidural space or cerebral cortex to stimulate the spinal cord or cerebral motor cortex has become widely used to treat intractable central and peripheral neuropathic pain, including medicine therapy, magnetic therapy, and electrotherapy.

We aim to discuss the most recent research related to neuromodulation for pain and solicit original research articles on the most recent, cutting-edge studies. We also welcome the submission of review articles and metanalyses.

Dr. Alaa Abd-Elsayed
Guest Editor

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