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U Thoden

Publications and source records attributed to U Thoden.

At least 73 records · Page 4Linked to original sources
PubMed1976

[Methods of pain modulation by electrical stimulation (author's transl)].

Different methods of modulating pain by electrical stimulation are described: (1) Nondestructive transcutaneous nerve stimulation is recommended for neurogenic pain syndromes prior to other procedures (success rate about 30%); (2) The implantation of electrodes on the dorsal columns yields good effects in 65% after careful selection; (3) First results with implantations in deep brain structures are discussed.

Analgesia↗
PubMed1976

[Pain suppression in the trigeminal region by means of transcutaneous nerve stimulation].

On the basis of the gate control theory, an attempt was made to influence acute pain by transcutaneous nerve stimulation (TNS) in the region of the trigeminal nerve. After favorable first results in clinical application, we determined sensation and pain treshold values of teeth in two groups of patients by exactly defined electric stimuli of different degrees. After transcutaneous electro-stimulation of the pertinent ramus of the trigeminal nerve with rectangular stimulating currents, the threshold measurements were repeated. The thresholds were raised by an average 79% as far as sensation was concerned, and by an average 69% as far as pain was concerned.

Analgesia↗
PubMed1975

Spinal cord stimulation in post-amputation pain.

One of the pre-operative screening tests for dorsal column stimulation involves direct acute precutaneous stimulation of the dorsal column. The test simulates the postoperative therapeutic situation, shows the patient's reactions to electrically induced paresthesias and enables physician and patient to evaluate beforehand the degree of pain relief to be obtained with the implant.

Amputation, Surgical↗
PubMed1975

[Electromyographic changes in temporary tourniquet ischemia in man].

After inflating a tourniquet with 600 mm Hg around the thigh a total blockade of the n. peronaeus occurs. This blockade is due to ischemia and spreads from proximal to distal. It is an ischemic blockade as the delay of nerve conduction was measured distal of the tourniquet and therefore cannot be due to the pressure under the cuff.

Adult↗