title: Spinal cord stimulation: a review.
abstract: Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is a safe and effective treatment of a variety of chronic pain conditions. As our understanding of the mechanisms of action and potential uses of SCS has evolved, clinical and technological advancements have followed. This review provides an overview of potential mechanisms of action of SCS, evidence for its effectiveness, potential complications, and highlights of developing areas of interest.
authors.affiliation: SMC Pain Center, Schneck Medical Center, 411 West Tipton Street, Seymour, IN 47274, USA.
authors.forename: Aaron K
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: Compton
authors.forename: Binit
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Shah
authors.forename: Salim M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Hayek
mesh_terms: D020918:Complex Regional Pain Syndromes / Q000191:economics / Q000628:therapy*; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D004599:Electric Stimulation Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000191:economics / Q000379:methods; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D055111:Failed Back Surgery Syndrome / Q000191:economics / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D018579:Patient Selection; D016032:Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic; D013116:Spinal Cord; D016896:Treatment Outcome
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