High frequency alternating current neurostimulation decreases nocifensive behavior in a disc herniation model of lumbar radiculopathy
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to evaluate if kilohertz frequency alternating current (KHFAC) stimulation of peripheral nerve could serve as a treatment for lumbar radiculopathy. Prior work shows that KHFAC stimulation can treat sciatica resulting from chronic sciatic nerve constriction. Here, we evaluate if KHFAC stimulation is also beneficial in a more physiologic model of low back pain which mimics nucleus pulposus (NP) impingement of a lumbar dorsal root ganglion (DRG).
Document Details
- Document Type
- Pub Defense Publication
- Publication Date
- Jul 12, 2023
- Source ID
- 10.1186/s42234-023-00119-0
Entities
People
- Ken Porche
- Kevin J Otto
- Kyle D. Allen
- Lauren Savannah Dewberry
- Travis Koenig
Organizations
- National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
- National Science Foundation