title: Failed back surgery syndrome: foreword.
abstract: The solution to the failed back syndrome will come from the surgeon who masters the technology, the pathology and the surgery and who understands the patient. The back is normally dynamic and the failed back is no longer dynamic. The multimodality approach has validity and requires attention to the brain as well as the local pain site. Neuro-augmentation is a variable but critical component of pain control. Welfare systems that promote disability may undermine successful therapy. Solutions to great problems usually come from men who are passionate, observing and skilful.
authors: Department of Neurosurgery, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, USA. Electronic address: manuel.roulaud@chu-poitiers.fr.
authors: A L
authors: AL
authors: Carney
mesh_terms: D004599:Electric Stimulation Therapy / Q000266:history; D055111:Failed Back Surgery Syndrome / Q000266:history / Q000503:physiopathology*; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D019635:Neurosurgical Procedures; D010146:Pain / Q000209:etiology; D059408:Pain Management / Q000266:history