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Short-term peripheral nerve stimulation for pain relief in adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
Journal of clinical anesthesia·October 29, 2026·PMID 42956497
Why it mattersShort-term peripheral nerve stimulation is increasingly used for acute and chronic pain, but its efficacy relative to sham and durability after lead removal remain unclear. This meta-analysis quantifies the effect size during active stimulation and highlights that benefits may not persist after explant, informing patient selection and expectations.
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