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Spinal Cord Stimulation versus Repeated Lumbosacral Spine Surgery for Chronic Pain: A Randomized, Controlled Trial

Neurosurgery · 2005 · Vol. 56(1) · pp. 98–107

Richard B. North✉(Johns Hopkins University)David H. Kidd(Johns Hopkins Medicine)Farrokh Farrokhi(Johns Hopkins University)Steven A. Piantadosi(Johns Hopkins University)

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Abstract

SCS is more effective than reoperation as a treatment for persistent radicular pain after lumbosacral spine surgery, and in the great majority of patients, it obviates the need for reoperation.

Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation Pain Management and Treatment Spine and Intervertebral Disc PathologyMedicineRandomized controlled trialSurgeryLumbosacral jointRadicular painAnesthesiaPhysical therapyLumbar

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Spinal CordAdultAgedChronic DiseaseTranscutaneous Electric Nerve StimulationFemaleHumansLumbar VertebraeMaleMiddle AgedProspective StudiesReoperationSacrumLow Back PainNeurosurgical Procedures

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