Focused Ultrasound for Chronic Pain.

Authors: Bao J, Tangney T, Pilitsis JG

Chronic pain affects millions of Americans and is one of the leading reasons for individuals to seek medical attention. Focused ultrasound has been studied as a noninvasive treatment option for various pain disorders. Current studies have used focused ultrasound for ablation, neuromodulation, and opening of the blood-brain barrier for drug and therapy delivery. Most of the work has been performed in ablative studies and has shown efficacy in treating chronic neuropathic pain. Further research is needed to expand its usage in neurosurgery.

Introduction

Purpose Thermal ablation

Study Objective To evaluate the efficacy and safety of focused ultrasound as a treatment for chronic pain.

Disease model Chronic pain

Outcomes and Safety

Summary of Outcomes The provided text contains only the paper title and no experimental details or results, so no biological or behavioral effects or successful focused ultrasound parameters can be extracted.

Safety-related matter The provided text contains no information about safety or adverse effects. No adverse effects are reported.

Brain Region

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Ultrasound Parameters

Focal Characteristics Focal depth: None; Focal length: None; Aperture size: None

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