Neurosurgical interventions for pain management

Neurosurgical interventions for pain management involve surgical procedures aimed at altering how the nervous system processes pain. These interventions can include implanting devices like spinal cord stimulators, which send electrical signals to the spinal cord to mask pain, or performing nerve decompression or ablation surgeries. They may also involve procedures like rhizotomy, where specific nerves are cut to interrupt pain signals. These surgeries are typically considered after other treatments, such as medications or physical therapy, have not provided sufficient relief, and they aim to improve quality of life for individuals suffering from chronic pain.