Vagus nerve stimulation rescues persistent pain following orthopedic surgery in adult mice
Wu P, Caceres A, Chen J, Sokoloff J, Huang M, Baht G, Nackley A, Jordt S, Terrando N. Vagus nerve stimulation rescues persistent pain following orthopedic surgery in adult mice. Pain 2024, 165: e80-e92. PMID: 38422485, PMCID: PMC11247455, DOI: 10.1097/j.pain.0000000000003181.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDorsal root gangliaPostoperative painVagus nerve stimulationPain behaviorOrthopedic surgeryNerve stimulationHindpaw mechanical allodyniaPrevent postoperative painFemale C57BL/6J miceOrthopedic trauma surgeryMechanical allodyniaAntinociceptive effectPersistent painAccelerated bone healingAnalgesic effectAdult miceC57BL/6J miceEffective therapyNeuropeptide levelsSpinal cordMouse modelSatellite cellsSurgeryPainVagus nerve