Image: External pulse generator (Left); Hip joint radiograph demonstrates a dynamic hip screw and a permanent femoral peripheral nerve stimulator (PNS) implant.
Description: 72-year-old, female, presented 2 months after open reduction and internal fixation of a neck of femur fracture with persistent pain. Femoral nerve block resulted in 100% relief for 24 hours, a permanent femoral PNS was implanted with a >80% relief of hip pain.
Author: Arun Kalava MD, FASA, EDRA
Affiliation: University of Central Florida College of Medicine