Mechanisms of Spinal Cord Stimulation for the Treatment of Pain: Still in the Dark after 50 Years

ConclusionsThe precise spinal mechanisms of action of SCS are still unknown. Dorsal horn islet cells have properties that position them to play a key role in analgesic effects of electrical stimulation. Understanding the mechanisms responsible for positive SCS effects are needed for successful translation into clinical dividends.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
Source: European Journal of Pain - Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Tags: Review Article Source Type: research