Effect of Spinal Cord Stimulation on Skin Temperature in Patients with Neuropathic Pain: An Observational Study
SCS produces measurable increases in skin temperature in patients with neuropathic pain. A ≥1°C temperature increase may indicate favorable long-term response. Infrared thermography may serve as a valuable objective measure for evaluating SCS efficacy.
Authors
- Markus Gehling
- Katrin Bertelmann-Barge
- Christian Roth
Institutions
- Philipps University of Marburg (DE)
- Klinikum Kassel (DE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Pain Research
- Published
- 2025-12-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2147/jpr.s552635
- Primary Topic
- Pain Management and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00