Design and rationale of the efficacy of spinal cord stimulation in patients with refractory angina pectoris (SCRAP) trial.
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DOI: 10.1002/clc.24016
Abstract: BACKGROUND The use of spinal cord stimulation (SCS) in patients with refractory angina pectoris (RAP) is still under debate. Studies up to date have shown a positive effect with an improvement in quality of life.… read more here.
Keywords: cord stimulation; scrap trial; trial; spinal cord ... See more keywords
Patient selection for spinal cord stimulation: The importance of an integrated assessment of clinical and psychosocial factors
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DOI: 10.1002/ejp.2009
Abstract: A previously developed educational e‐health tool considers both clinical and psychosocial factors when selecting patients with chronic pain for spinal cord stimulation (SCS). The validity of the composite recommendations was evaluated in a retrospective study,… read more here.
Keywords: cord stimulation; clinical psychosocial; spinal cord; psychosocial factors ... See more keywords
Is spinal cord stimulation useful in the long term? A commentary on Brill et al
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DOI: 10.1002/ejp.2023
Abstract: This journal recently published a paper by Brill et al., entitled ‘Short and long term effects of conventional spinal cord stimulation on chronic pain and health perceptions: a longitudinal controlled trial’. In fact, spinal cord… read more here.
Keywords: scs; group; pain; spinal cord ... See more keywords
Endocannabinoid activation of CB1 receptors contributes to long‐lasting reversal of neuropathic pain by repetitive spinal cord stimulation
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DOI: 10.1002/ejp.983
Abstract: Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) has been shown to be effective in the management of certain neuropathic pain conditions, however, the underlying mechanisms are incompletely understood. In this study, we investigated repetitive SCS in a rodent… read more here.
Keywords: cord stimulation; neuropathic pain; long lasting; pain ... See more keywords
Synergetic efficacy of simultaneous DRG- and traditional spinal cord stimulation
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DOI: 10.1007/s00701-019-04166-y
Abstract: Background Dorsal root ganglion stimulation has established its role in chronic pain states and is commonly used as an alternative treatment to traditional spinal cord stimulation. Due to its approach, DRG stimulation is preferably used… read more here.
Keywords: stimulation; cord stimulation; traditional spinal; pain ... See more keywords
Spinal cord stimulation programming: a crash course
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DOI: 10.1007/s10143-020-01299-y
Abstract: The aim of this comprehensive review is to provide an instructional guide for providers regarding the parameters and programming of spinal cord stimulation (SCS) devices. Knowing these fundamentals will aid in providing superior pain relief… read more here.
Keywords: stimulation; cord stimulation; loop systems; stimulation programming ... See more keywords
Clinical Effectiveness and Mechanism of Action of Spinal Cord Stimulation for Treating Chronic Low Back and Lower Extremity Pain: a Systematic Review
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DOI: 10.1007/s11916-020-00907-2
Abstract: The purpose of the present systematic review is to provide a current understanding of the mechanism of action and the evidence available to support clinical decision-making. The focus is to summarize randomized controlled trials (RCTs)… read more here.
Keywords: cord stimulation; cord; mechanism action; pain ... See more keywords
Generating artificial sensations with spinal cord stimulation in primates and rodents
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DOI: 10.1016/j.brs.2021.04.024
Abstract: For patients who have lost sensory function due to a neurological injury such as spinal cord injury (SCI), stroke, or amputation, spinal cord stimulation (SCS) may provide a mechanism for restoring somatic sensations via an… read more here.
Keywords: cord stimulation; scs; generating artificial; spinal cord ... See more keywords
Spinal cord stimulation: Beyond pain management.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.nrl.2019.05.009
Abstract: INTRODUCTION The gate control theory of pain was the starting point of the development of spinal cord stimulation (SCS). We describe the indications for the treatment in pain management and other uses not related to… read more here.
Keywords: cord stimulation; pain management; pain; spinal cord ... See more keywords
Treatment of spinal myoclonus due to degenerative compression myelopathy with cervical spinal cord stimulation: A report of two cases.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2019.12.170
Abstract: BACKGROUND Spinal myoclonus (SM) is a rare hyperkinetic movement disorder that is either idiopathic or secondary to spinal cord lesions. The treatment is either merely symptomatic or addresses the underlying etiology. We describe two patients… read more here.
Keywords: compression; cord stimulation; spinal myoclonus; compression myelopathy ... See more keywords
First Report of Extraspinal Lead Migration along a Thoracic Spinal Nerve after Spinal Cord Stimulation.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2020.06.062
Abstract: Background Spinal cord stimulation for failed back surgery syndrome and chronic pain is a well-established treatment regimen today. Lead migration is the most common complication; mainly epidural caudal more than cranial electrode migration from the… read more here.
Keywords: cord stimulation; migration; lead migration; spinal cord ... See more keywords