Spinal Cord Stimulation Beats Meds for Chronic Pain

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About The Study: This systematic review and network meta-analysis found that spinal cord stimulation therapies for treatment of chronic pain in back and/or lower extremities were associated with greater improvements in pain compared with conventional medical management. These findings highlight the potential of spinal cord stimulation therapies as an effective and valuable option in chronic pain management.

Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, Konstantinos Soulanis, M.Sc., email [email protected].

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(doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.44608)

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