New approach for spinal cord stimulation trial.
Spinal cord stimulation trial phase has remained unchanged for years. The common practice to connect a lead to an external transmitter is not optimal. The operational mode of transmitter is different from implanted system and external bulky device interferes with patient's daily routine. Optimization in the trial period may increase patient's satisfaction and improve outcome of upcoming permanent implantation. The proposed new trial design can be a simple and logical solution of the problem.
Gofeld
Michael
M
Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Tel Aviv , Israel. mgofeld@rogers.com
Cohen
Eddie
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Niv
David
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