Despite the well-known efficacy of spinal cord stimulation (SCS) in chronic pain
management, patient selection in clinical practice remains challenging. The aim of this …

Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) has demonstrated effectiveness for neuropathic pain.
Unfortunately, some patients report inadequate long-term pain relief. Patient selection is …

Background Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is a known therapy for a variety of chronic pain
conditions, but over time a number of patients proceed to explants. Objectives We compared …

Central neuropathic pain (CNP) affects millions worldwide, with an estimated prevalence of
around 10% globally. Although there are a wide variety of treatment options available, due …

Background The efficacy of spinal cord stimulation (SCS) in chronic pain studies is
traditionally assessed by pain scores, which do not reflect the multidimensional nature of …

Background A previously developed educational e‐health tool considers both clinical and
psychosocial factors when selecting patients with chronic pain for spinal cord stimulation …

Objective Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is an important treatment modality used to treat
chronic neuropathic pain. However, reported success rates of 26%-70% entail an increased …

Abstract Introduction The International Neuromodulation Society convened a multispecialty
group of physicians and scientists based on expertise with international representation to …

Despite the proven clinical value of spinal cord stimulation (SCS) for patients with failed
back surgery syndrome (FBSS), factors related to a successful SCS outcome are not yet …

Objective The treatment failure rate for spinal cord stimulators (SCS) remains unacceptably
high, with reports of removal in up to 30% of patients. The purpose of this study is to perform …