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  • Title: Experiences with electrical stimulation devices for the control of chronic pain.
    Author: Kirsch WM, Lewis JA, Simon RH.
    Journal: Med Instrum; 1975; 9(5):217-20. PubMed ID: 1081185.
    Abstract:
    The results of a study involving the treatment of pain syndromes by electrical stimulation in 98 patients are reported. Advantages and disadvantages of three electrostimulation techniques--transcutaneous stimulation, peripheral nerve stimulation, and dorsal cord stimulation--are discussed. Also included is a brief discussion of the possible mechanism of suppression of pain stimuli.
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