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This technique applies permanent electrical stimulation at the target area via a minimally invasive, subcutaneous placement of an electrode.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Objective<\/jats:title><jats:p>To assess the analgesic effects of minimally invasive wireless neuromodulation in the treatment of chronic intractable pain secondary to post\u2010herpetic neuralgia.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Case Summary<\/jats:title><jats:p>A 78\u2010year\u2010old man presented with severe intractable post\u2010herpetic neuralgic pain. He was known to have non\u2010Hodgkin's lymphoma under remission following treatment with chemotherapy and stem cell transplantation, twice. He also developed steroid\u2010induced diabetes mellitus during this treatment. In view of his compromised immune status, he was deemed a suitable candidate for our minimally invasive neuromodulation technology. Two subcutaneous electrodes were placed on the right\u2010hand side of the trunk, 10 cm medial and parallel to the spinous process at the level of T7\u2013T8 under fluoroscopic guidance along the T7 intercostal nerve. The external transmitter was worn with a belt over a single layer of clothing and used to transmit power to the stimulator. The entire procedure required only a small incision for the introduction of the electrode placement.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>After an uneventful procedure, the pain score decreased from 8 to 3, with a reduction in pain medication. The EuroQol Five Dimensions Questionnaire scores were 0.102 before the trial, 0.630 at 1 month, and 0.576 at 3 months.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title><jats:p>Subcutaneous placement of electrodes with our minimally invasive technique and wireless neuromodulation technology was safe and effective. 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