Effectiveness of Neurostimulation Technologies for the Management of Chronic Pain: A Systematic Review

ConclusionsA robust body of evidence examining SCS and PNS was identified. Only one study for PNFS and TENS was identified; both reported pain reductions. Generally, neurostimulation improved pain control. Future studies should examine the effectiveness of neurostimulation offered early in the trajectory of chronic pain.

Source: Neuromodulation: Technology at the Neural Interface - July 15, 2019 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Mark Hofmeister, Ally Memedovich, Sage Brown, Manik Saini, Laura E. Dowsett, Diane L. Lorenzetti, Tamara L. McCarron, Gail MacKean, Fiona Clement Tags: Review Article Source Type: research