High ‐frequency spinal cord stimulation as rescue therapy for chronic pain patients with failure of conventional spinal cord stimulation

ConclusionsOur results suggest that analgesic rescue with HF10 ‐SCS is an effective therapeutic option for non‐responders to conventional SCS, although obesity might be a limiting factor for treatment success. Nevertheless, more comprehensive studies are needed to corroborate our findings.SignificanceThis study shows that high ‐frequency stimulation may be useful in patients with failure of conventional tonic stimulation for chronic pain, both in the trial phase and in previously implanted subjects. The novelty of this study lies in the use of the implanted epidural electrodes, which avoids the need for further surgery. The results in terms of pain control and recovery of functionality are satisfactory. In addition, variables such as male gender and high body mass index could be predictors of therapy failure.
Source: European Journal of Pain - Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research