Figure 5.

Development of specific VAS pain scores during thalamic stimulation in a group of seven patients with poststroke/central pain (except thalamus). The number of patients available at the different time points is shown in brackets. Follow-up examinations were obtained at FU I: 3–12 months postoperatively, FU II: 12–23 months, FUP III: 24–47 months, and FU IV: 48-and longer. Box and whisker plots of test results over time. Boxes represent the first, second (mean), and third quartile of scores. Whiskers outline the maximum and minimum. The level of significance for the different follow-up periods as compared to preoperatively is indicated by * (* p < 0.05; ** p < 0.01; *** p < 0.001).