Peripheral Nerve Stimulation Effective for Postherpetic Neuralgia
PNS can be beneficial for chronic intractable pain secondary to postherpetic neuralgia.
PNS can be beneficial for chronic intractable pain secondary to postherpetic neuralgia.
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