Spinal cord stimulation for the management of chronic pain
Perruchoud, C.; Mariotti, N.
Revue Medicale Suisse 12(524): 1234-1237
2016
ISSN/ISBN: 1660-9379 PMID: 27506068 Document Number: 689956
Neuromodulation techniques modify the activity of the central or peripheral nervous system. Spinal cord stimulation is a reversible and minimally invasive treatment whose efficacy and cost effectiveness are recognized for the treatment of chronic neuropathic pain or ischemic pain. Spinal cord stimulation is not the option of last resort and should be considered among other options before prescribing long-term opioids or considering reoperation. The selection and regular follow-up of patients are crucial to the success of the therapy.