The Effects of Invasive Motor Cortex Stimulation for Neuropathic Pain: Do We See the Full Picture?

This study suggests that the effects of iMCS should be assessed in a more multidimensional way compared to only the effect on pain as patients confided that the true treatment effect and patient satisfaction were based more on improvements of their quality of life, enabling patients to participate again in society in a meaningful way. In clinical practice, this study emphasizes the need for thorough patient education and realistic expectation management prior to implantation, highlighting both potential benefits and limitations to support informed decision-making.