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The objective of this study was to follow up patients considered for spinal cord stimulation and assess outcomes and patient selection factors associated with outcome. A retrospective study of patients considered for spinal cord stimulation was performed. This included three groups: A) those who did not have a temporary trial of stimulation, B) those who did not go on to have long-term stimulation after a trial, and C) those who did go on to have long-term stimulation after a trial. Patient notes were obtained, a structured telephone interview conducted, and patients returned a questionnaire. VAS scores, percentage pain reduction reported, quality of life reports, Oswestry Disability Index and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Indices were recorded. Fifty-two percent of patients who had long-term stimulation reported 50% or greater pain reduction. In the subset of these patients with the diagnosis of failed back surgical syndrome, 51% reported 50% or greater pain reduction. Significant improvements in VAS, Oswestry Disability Index, and depression were reported pre and post long-term stimulation. There were significant differences in the quality-of-life reports between the patients w

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Author

Malvern S. May; Carol Banks; Simon J. Thomson

Publisher

Elsevier BV

Published

2002

Language

EN

Field

Medicine (Health Sciences)