Real world outcomes with spinal cord stimulation

Thorsten D Luecke

doi:10.1016/j.diabres.2023.110754

Real world outcomes with spinal cord stimulation

Diabetes Res Clin Pract. 2023 Dec:206 Suppl 1:110754. doi: 10.1016/j.diabres.2023.110754.

Author

Thorsten D Luecke¹

Affiliation

¹ Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Clinical Director, Pain Center, Franziskus Hospital Linz, Linz am Rhein, Gemany. Electronic address: t.luecke@krankenhaus-linz.de.

PMID: 38245320
DOI: 10.1016/j.diabres.2023.110754

Abstract

High frequency spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is a safe and effective treatment option for refractory painful diabetic neuropathy and should be considered for use early in the course of the disease. Raising awareness of this minimally invasive treatment option among physician networks is of major importance.

Keywords: Efficacy; Guidelines; Painful diabetic neuropathy (PDN); Safety; Spinal cord stimulation; Treatment.

MeSH terms

Diabetic Neuropathies* / therapy
Humans
Pain Management
Spinal Cord Stimulation*
Treatment Outcome