DREZ Thermocoagulation

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DREZ thermocoagulation involves coagulation at the dorsal root entry zones at the spinal cord for the invasive and surgical treatment of neuropathic pain[^2].

Indications

DREZ thermocoagulations can be applied, for example, in patients with deafferentation pain due to brachial plexus injuries or spinal cord injuries[^1].