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No Efficacy with Noninvasive Brain Stimulation for Painful Legs and Moving Toes : A Case Report




TekijätBrück, Anna; Pullinen, Jaakko; Nummelin, Janne; Lehto, Saara; Joutsa, Juho

KustantajaKarger

Julkaisuvuosi2024

JournalCase Reports in Neurology

Vuosikerta16

Numero1

Aloitussivu85

Lopetussivu88

eISSN1662-680X

DOIhttps://doi.org/10.1159/000536467

Verkko-osoitehttps://doi.org/10.1159/000536467

Rinnakkaistallenteen osoitehttps://research.utu.fi/converis/portal/detail/Publication/457107570


Tiivistelmä

Introduction: Painful legs and moving toes (PLMT) is a rare neurological disorder characterized by neuropathic pain and involuntary movements in the lower limbs. The pathophysiological mechanisms are unclear, but central mechanisms might be involved, suggesting that noninvasive brain stimulation might be helpful. Thus far, no reports have been published on noninvasive brain stimulation to treat PLMT. 

Case Presentation: A 70-year-old female had a 1-year history of PLMT. After several unsuccessful medical attempts, the patient received repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation and transcranial direct current stimulation to alleviate the pain and involuntary movements with no benefit. 

Conclusion: This is the first report on noninvasive brain stimulation in a PLMT patient. Although ineffective in our patient, noninvasive brain stimulation should be further studied in this often difficult to treat and debilitating syndrome.


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Julkaisussa olevat rahoitustiedot
Sigrid Juselius Foundation; Finnish Medical Foundation


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