Has anybody had motor cortex stimulation for TN/ TN 2? The surgery sea pretty scary but it has promising results from the research I’ve seen
Not motor cortex stimulation, but I have a peripheral nerve stimulator. From what I understand, this is a step,to take before motor cortex stimulation. With the PNS, the leads are placed along the paths of the TRIGEMINAL nerve, just under the skin. It is a minimally invasive surgery. With motor cortex, I believe the leads are actually placed IN the brain, which would be a much more complicated procedure.
Feel free to ask me any questions you may have!
I'm looking at both options. Motor cortex stimulation does involve performing a total of two crainiotomies, one to place the electrode for the trial and another to run the wires down the neck and to implant the generator.
Hi there,
Just my experience, but my neurosurgeon would do the PNS first before the motor cortex. The PNS is much less invasive. I think the Morton cortex is a last resort .
Christine,
Do you love the PNS? Does it work well? and how long have you had it for?
Hi Joah
Yes I absolutely love the PNS! I have had mine since August 2013. I find it totally manages my pain, and I am med free. I would highly recommend it!