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This research investigates the safety and feasibility of 3 Tesla MRI in patients with active peripheral nerve field stimulation devices for treating facial pain.

April 10, 2026Open Access

Safety of 3 Tesla MRI in active peripheral nerve field stimulation device for facial pain

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This research investigates the safety and feasibility of 3 Tesla MRI in patients with active peripheral nerve field stimulation devices for treating facial pain.
Conducted phantom testing to evaluate MRI safety with an active peripheral nerve field stimulation device.
Assessed device configurations specific to facial pain treatment.
Evaluated safety conditions under which MRI was performed.
Confirmed safety of 3 Tesla MRI with the tested active stimulation device.
Demonstrated feasibility for use in imaging patients with such implants.
Highlighted the importance of context-specific safety evaluations for medical devices.

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Phantom testing confirmed the safety and feasibility of MRI with an active SCS device configured for facial PNFS. These findings, specific to the tested conditions, underscore the need for context-specific safety evaluations to enable safe MRI in such implantable medical devices.

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Clement T. Chow

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Benson P. Yang

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